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In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota Fraud and Federal Prosecutor Resignations
In the NewsMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune and Pioneer Press about the role of federal prosecutors and how staff shortages will affect fraud investigations in Minnesota. From The Minnesota Star Tribune: The federal government’s ability to prosecute and investigate these complex fraud…
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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… -
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: Yohuru Williams on Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
In the NewsYohuru Williams, Distinguished University Chair and professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, appeared in national and regional coverage analyzing the surge of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota. In PolitiFact, Williams pushed back on claims that anti-ICE protesters are paid agitators, emphasizing that most demonstrators are local residents responding to concerns about federal… -
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: Dave Vang on the Cost of Trump’s Tariffs
In the NewsDave Vang, a finance professor in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about new Tax Foundation research estimating that President Trump’s tariffs added roughly $1,000 in costs for the average American household last year, outlining how the policy continues to affect consumer prices, trade negotiations and Minnesota… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about President Trump’s decision to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, offering context on Warsh’s record, why markets initially reacted with relief, and how the choice could shape… -
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: Erica Diehn and Monica Liu On Leading During Distress
In the NewsErica Diehn, associate professor of management, and Monica Liu, associate professor of American culture and difference at the University of St. Thomas, relayed to The Minnesota Star Tribune advice on leading through unrest. In their Work and Love course, they held space for students to express how they are feeling during the local immigration crackdown…