Statement from the Upper Midwest Law Center on Victory in Minnesota Supreme Court
Minnesota’s highest court unanimously sides with the Upper Midwest Law Center and the Minnesota Voters Alliance, holding that Governor Walz unlawfully called a special election before a vacancy arose under state law In a major victory for election integrity and the rule of law, the Minnesota Supreme Court quashed Governor Walz’s writ of election for […]
Lawsuit Filed Against Minnesota Department of Health Over Illegal Unpromulgated Rule Enforcement Against Homeowners
Independent Women’s Forum and Payton McNabb Join Forces with UMLC to Defend Women’s Sports in Pivotal Court Case
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC), in collaboration with Independent Women’s Forum (IWF), has filed an amicus curiae brief to the Minnesota Supreme Court in support of USA Powerlifting’s common-sense decision not to allow men to compete in women’s powerlifting, in a case with major implications for the future of women’s sports. IWF and McNabb […]
UMLC and HLLI Sue Minnesota to Protect Free Speech Rights of “Mr. Reagan,” Creator of Viral Kamala Harris Satire Video and Rep. Franson
On September 26, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute (HLLI) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota’s law, § 609.771, “Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence and Election,” which bans sharing AI-generated content intended to influence elections. The lawsuit—like a previous lawsuit that Mr Reagan filed against California’s similar law—aims […]
Settlement Reached in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to announce a settlement in the case brought by Aaron Norgren against the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Commissioner Jodi Harpstead. The lawsuit, originally filed on February 25, 2022, in the Federal District Court of Minnesota, centered around claims of racial and religious discrimination, as well as […]
Federal District of Minnesota Upholds Controversial Election Speech Code Law
In a ruling with far-reaching consequences for free speech and political discourse in Minnesota, the federal District of Minnesota has upheld a new law restricting election-related political speech in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Ellison. The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and Liberty Justice Center (LJC) represent the plaintiffs: Minnesota Voters Alliance (MVA) and three MVA […]
Jensen suit continues to call out political weaponization of Walz-appointed medical board
An update on Dr. Scott Jensen’s lawsuit brought by UMLC against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
Appeal Filed to Restore Christian Rehabilitation Program for Minnesota Inmates After DOC’s Controversial Cancellation
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and co-counsel True North Legal (TNL) have filed an appeal to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States District Court’s decision yesterday to deny the motion for a preliminary injunction in their case to reinstate Plaintiff Anthony Schmitt’s highly successful Christian rehabilitation program at the Minnesota […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on Standing in Felon Voting Law Challenge, UMLC Frustrated
Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the Upper Midwest Law Center’s clients did not have standing as taxpayers to challenge the new Felon Voting Law. UMLC is disappointed that this decision makes it more difficult for Minnesota taxpayers to hold their government accountable and leaves the important constitutional questions in this case unanswered. “We […]
The current NLRB is trampling on workers’ rights and fostering unfairness | Minnesota Law Report
Check out the latest Minnesota Law Report: The current NLRB is trampling on workers’ rights and fostering unfairness