Minnesota

As new licensure pathways crop up, how are they doing?

New pathways to licensure are having a moment. In the past two years, several jurisdictions have approved methods of licensure that put less emphasis on tests or memorization and more weight on practical skills learned on the job while earning a paycheck. A few others are formally considering similar moves. But for those up and running, how’s it going?

Mar 12, 2026 12:08 PM CDT

Ex-DOJ prosecutor who proclaimed ‘this job sucks’ will run for Congress

The Justice Department attorney who made headlines for telling a federal judge “this job sucks” at a hearing on President Donald Trump’s immigration arrests in Minnesota says she is planning to run for Congress in November.

Mar 11, 2026 2:17 PM CDT

Law students demand loophole shielding federal officers from civil suits should be closed

A coalition of law students, law student organizations and legal academics from 115 law schools has collected more than 2,765 signatures demanding that the U.S. Congress pass the Federal Officer Accountability Act.

Feb 11, 2026 2:01 PM CST

Federal prosecutor who resigned amid immigration crackdown joins journalist Don Lemon’s defense team

Independent journalist Don Lemon, one of nine people indicted for alleged involvement in the disruption of a Minnesota church service, has retained a former federal prosecutor who had previously worked on the case against him.

Feb 11, 2026 11:02 AM CST

‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions

Since its formation, the Former JAGs Working Group has since issued statements, essays and briefs on military-related topics, including domestic deployments to assist with immigration crackdown efforts. According to its website, the group’s work uses legal principles that are “the same ones that guide real-world operational decision-making.” “The group has no money, but it does show you that in American society, it doesn’t necessarily take a deep pocket to have some kind of impact,” says a founding member of the group.

Feb 11, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Minnesota lawyer on Winter Olympics curling team speaks out about home state, constitution, rule of law

A Minnesota lawyer on the curling team for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared his thoughts about freedom of the press, the rule of law and events in his home state at a press conference in Italy this week.

Feb 10, 2026 10:26 AM CST

Minnesota courts buckle from flood of immigration cases

The Trump administration says it has begun to scale back some of its immigration enforcement efforts in the Minneapolis region. But the massive strain the crackdown has placed on the area’s courts and law enforcement is likely to linger for months to come.

Feb 6, 2026 2:04 PM CST

Lawyers line up to handle cases for families of people killed by ICE agents

The list of attorneys representing families of people killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is growing, despite the steep challenges involved in these cases, according to Law.com.

Feb 6, 2026 9:46 AM CST

Personal injury lawyer headed to Winter Olympics on curling team

Who might be the oldest athlete on Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics? It's Rich Ruohonen, a 54-year-old trial lawyer from Minnesota who started curling in 1981.

Feb 4, 2026 10:27 AM CST

Federal prosecutor unhappy with Minnesota ICE cases fired after ‘this job sucks’ comment

A federal prosecutor assigned to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cases in Minnesota has been fired from U.S. attorney’s office in the state after telling a judge that her "job sucks” and asked to be held in contempt, so that she “could get 24 hours of sleep,” according to news reports.

Feb 4, 2026 10:06 AM CST

Border Patrol leader accused of mocking Jewish US attorney for Shabbat observance

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino is accused of making derisive remarks about the faith of Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, who was unavailable to take part in a phone call because he was observing the Jewish tradition of Shabbat, according to the New York Times.

Feb 2, 2026 11:14 AM CST

Law firms in Minneapolis are helping lawyers, staff navigate unrest

Amid the ongoing unrest over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Minneapolis, several Am Law 200 law firms with offices in the city are prioritizing the well-being of their lawyers and staff, providing remote work arrangements, and facilitating opportunities to get involved.

Jan 28, 2026 10:42 AM CST

ABA President Michelle Behnke releases statement on Minneapolis shootings

The American Bar Association emphasizes the need for a fair and open government investigation into the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both U.S. citizens. Only through a full and proper investigation will the facts of these incidents come to light.

Jan 26, 2026 2:05 PM CST

Who left Minnesota US attorney’s office, and what does it mean for agency’s work?

Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s plan to investigate the spouse of a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, six prosecutors left the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota. And some say their departures may cause significant issues.

Jan 15, 2026 10:44 AM CST

The Home Depot’s request for employee to remove ‘BLM’ letters from apron was justified, 8th Circuit rules

Special circumstances justified the Home Depot’s request for a Minneapolis-area employee to remove the letters “BLM” from his apron three months after the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a federal appeals court ruled last week.

Nov 12, 2025 10:44 AM CST