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Courtside with UMLC: The Fight for Free Speech in Lakeville Schools
Bob and Cynthia Cajune share how they challenged the Lakeville School District’s selective political expression policies and won. Hear their story of standing up for free speech and the lasting impact their case could have on schools nationwide. Courtside with UMLC...
Join Our Team: Senior Litigation Attorney
Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for liberty and a desire to make a tangible difference? The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join our dedicated team in suburban Minneapolis. About the Upper Midwest Law Center:...
UMLC & Liberty Justice Center Celebrate Victory in Challenge Against Mandatory Student Fees for Political Advocacy
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and Liberty Justice Center (LJC) celebrate a victory in Lackie v. Students United, which challenges Minnesota’s requirement that students at the seven Minnesota State Universities pay mandatory student fees to a private political...
Courtside with UMLC: St. Cloud State and the Student Fee Controversy
Symone Harms sits down with UMLC attorneys James Dickey and Allie Howell to discuss how student payment fees intended to fund college programs are being misused at St. Cloud State University. Courtside with UMLC brings you behind the scenes of landmark legal battles...
Courtside with UMLC: The Moriarty Effect with Chris Madel
Symone Harms and Chris Madel break down Mary Moriarty’s recent decisions and what they mean for the Minnesota Justice System. Courtside with UMLC brings you behind the scenes of landmark legal battles that defend your constitutional rights. From challenging...
Court Hears Case for Release of Senator Nicole Mitchell’s Arrest Footage
Today, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) presented its case before the Becker County District Court, requesting the release of police body and dash camera footage related to the April 22, 2024, arrest of Senator Nicole Mitchell. Representing Alpha News, UMLC filed...
UMLC Welcomes Nicholas Nelson as the Latest Addition to Legal Team
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to announce that appellate lawyer Nicholas J. Nelson joined the legal team this month. Nicholas joins UMLC as a full-time Senior Appellate Counsel, bringing extensive experience in appellate litigation and advocacy, and a...
Dr. Scott Jensen Appeals Case Against Board of Medical Practice to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to announce that former Minnesota State Senator Dr. Scott Jensen filed an appeal to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals following the federal court’s dismissal of his lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice....
Upper Midwest Law Center Celebrates Settlement Victory After Lakeville Schools Remove Black Lives Matter Posters, Return Classrooms to Political Neutrality
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) celebrates a favorable settlement in Cajune v. Independent School District No. 194, which challenged Lakeville Schools permitting Black Lives Matter posters while prohibiting other political expressions, including “All Lives...
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