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In the News: Rachel Moran on New York State Police Discipline Failures
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a scholar of police accountability, was quoted in a New York Times investigation examining how the New York State Police handle officer misconduct. Moran described it as troubling that a large law enforcement agency lacks a systematic process for determining…
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In the News: Thomas Berg on Competing First Amendment Rights
In the NewsThomas Berg, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, weighed in on the constitutional questions raised by a recent protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul that led to the arrests of demonstrators and journalists covering the event. Speaking to USA Today, Berg explained how the incident brought multiple First Amendment protections… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on ICE Operations and Immigrant Legal Advocacy
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas and director of the university’s Immigrant Law Center, spoke with WCCO Radio host Vineeta Sawkar about the heightened state of fear facing immigrant communities amid ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota. Wiebe described how asylum seekers and families are being detained and transferred far from… -
In the News: St. Thomas Law Professors on ICE Compliance
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professors Rachel Moran and Mark Osler were featured across national and local coverage examining growing tensions between federal courts and immigration authorities in Minnesota. The professors provided legal analysis on Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz’s actions addressing ICE compliance with court orders, including concerns over detainee releases,… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on ICE at the Ecuadorian Consulate
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, weighed in after the Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis reported that ICE agents attempted to enter the building and were denied access. Speaking to WCCO-TV, Moran explained that the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations prohibits U.S. authorities from entering a foreign consulate without permission,… -
In the News: Hank Shea Discusses DOJ Probe and Legal Precedent
In the NewsHank Shea, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a fellow with the Holloran Center and the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing, co-authored a Minnesota Star Tribune commentary about the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Minnesota officials who have publicly opposed federal immigration enforcement. From the Op-Ed:On… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on Don Lemon Arrest and the First Amendment
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor Julie Jonas spoke with multiple new outlets about the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, calling it an attack on the free press. Jonas said the federal government’s use of the FACE Act against journalists covering St. Paul protests raises concerns over the First Amendment. From the Minnesota Star Tribune:Julie Jonas, a law professor at the… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Federal Judge’s Order Limiting ICE Detentions
In the NewsA federal judge has ordered the immediate release of lawful refugees detained by ICE in Minnesota. Speaking with KSTP, University of St. Thomas law professor Virgil Wiebe explained that the ruling affirms refugees’ legal right to remain in the United States and bars federal agents from detaining individuals who have not been charged with a… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons, Loyalty and Power
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke with USA TODAY about President Donald Trump’s expansive use of presidential clemency during his second term, offering legal and historical context for how the pardon power is being used and what it signals about executive authority. From the story:… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Judicial Oversight of ICE
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Mark Osler spoke with the Associated Press analyzing the growing conflict between federal courts and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered ICE leadership to explain repeated noncompliance with court orders. Osler, a former federal prosecutor, explained that the dispute underscores fundamental…