DOC Official’s Deposition Reveals Confusion Over Basic Terms and Bias Against Disfavored Religious Teaching in Prison
New testimony in the ongoing Schmitt v. Rebertus lawsuit is raising eyebrows, not only because of what the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) banned, but because of what one of its top officials could not explain. The case challenges the DOC’s 2023 decision to shut down Quest for Authentic Manhood, a successful and voluntary, Bible-based […]
District Court Denies State Motion to Stay Ruling Against Unconstitutional Omnibus Bill Provision
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) today announced that the Ramsey County District Court denied the State of Minnesota’s motion to stay the court’s order holding that a provision of the 2024 Omnibus Bill is unconstitutional. On November 5, the Honorable Judge Leonardo Castro issued an order denying the request by Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General […]
UMLC Files Lawsuit Challenging Walgreens and Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Over Religious Freedom of Pharmacists
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Dora Ig-Izevbekhai and Dr. Rachel Scott, two Minnesota pharmacists, to fight for Minnesota pharmacists right to practice pharmacy and practice their faith. Both pharmacists hold deep religious objections to dispensing prescriptions that cause abortions or facilitate gender transition. For years, they […]
Minnesota District Court Strikes Down Gun Provision, Issues Strong Ruling on Omnibus Bill
In a significant victory for the Minnesota Constitution and the rule of law, the Minnesota District Court today ruled in favor of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit brought by the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC). The court found that the 2024 Omnibus Bill violated the Minnesota Constitution’s Single Subject Clause. The ruling, […]
Eighth Circuit Directs District Court to Grant Injunction, Reinstating Biblical Program in Joint Victory for UMLC and True North Legal
In a significant victory for free speech and religious liberty, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today reversed a lower court’s decision and ordered the District Court to grant a preliminary injunction to reinstate a voluntary men’s program that had been canceled by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MDOC). The victory […]
Eighth Circuit Win for Taxpayers Reinstates UMLC Lawsuit, Paving the Way to End Taxpayer-Subsidized Union Speech
In a major victory for taxpayers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today reversed a lower court’s decision, ruling that residents have the legal standing to challenge a public school district’s practice of subsidizing a teachers’ union’s political activities. The decision in Huizenga v. Independent School District No. 11 is the […]
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. Dr. Jensen’s lawsuit asserts that the Board investigated him due to his […]
Minnesota Department of Education and Center of the American Experiment Reach Settlement in Data Practices Lawsuit
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) has successfully reached a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) on behalf of the Center of the American Experiment (CAE) in a lawsuit challenging MDE’s failure to comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). The lawsuit, Center of the American Experiment v. Minnesota Department of […]
UMLC Responds to Dismissal of Scott Jensen’s Lawsuit
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) expressed disappointment following the federal court’s dismissal of former Minnesota State Senator Dr. Scott Jensen’s lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Dr. Jensen’s lawsuit asserts that the Board investigated him over his political speech, specifically his views on COVID-19, which contradicted the mainstream medical narrative. Despite numerous […]
UMLC Sues the State on Behalf of Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Over Frankenstein Omnibus Bill and Its Binary Trigger Provision
The Lawsuit Calls Out Violations of the Constitution’s Single Subject Clause, Noting Gun Regulations are Unrelated to the Operation and Finance of State Government Today, the Upper Midwest Law Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus against Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, […]