Court revives case alleging DHS discrimination against Christian employee | Minnesota Law Report
On March 21, 2024, the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the federal District of Minnesota’s dismissal of a discrimination and retaliation case where the Upper Midwest Law Center’s client, Aaron Norgren, had objected to the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ mandatory critical-race-theory and gender-nonbinary “trainings” and was later refused the chance to interview […]
Dr. Scott Jensen Files Amended Complaint in Case Against Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Dr. Scott Jensen, represented by the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and attorney Greg Joseph, has filed an Amended Complaint against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP). Dr. Jensen, a licensed physician and former Minnesota State Senator, alleges that the BMP launched multiple investigations into his medical license in retaliation for his protected speech […]
The Liberty Justice Center and Pacific Legal Foundation File Lawsuit to Defend Farmers Against Unconstitutional Takings Scheme
On April 16, the Liberty Justice Center and Pacific Legal Foundation jointly filed a lawsuit to challenge a federal law that unconstitutionally takes farmers’ property without compensation. In 1985, Congress passed “Swampbuster,” a law that aims to protect the nation’s wetlands by requiring farmers to leave any land on their property deemed “wetlands” untouched. To ensure compliance, […]
Lakeville schools’ classic violation of the First Amendment | Minnesota Law Report
On the latest episode of Minnesota Law Report, attorney Allie Howell discusses a current UMLC case in which Lakeville Area Schools promoted the political views of some of its community but refused to allow alternative messages.
Federal Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal of UMLC Lawsuit Against MN DHS Discrimination and Retaliation for Objections to Extreme CRT/Gender Identity “Training”
The Upper Midwest Law Center secured a significant legal victory on behalf of Aaron Norgren in a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Religious liberty is under attack in Minnesota | Minnesota Law Report
On the latest episode of Minnesota Law Report, Upper Midwest Law Center senior counsel James Dickey and True North Legal president Renee Carlson discussed the current attacks on religious liberty in the state of Minnesota.
The fight against future lockdowns | Minnesota Law Report
Snell v. Walz challenges whether Gov. Tim Walz had the authority to issue a peacetime emergency related to COVID-19.
Minnesota’s new social studies standards mandate political activism | Minnesota Law Report
The new social studies standards are not grade-level specific but ask kindergarteners to meet the same standards as high school seniors.
UMLC Joins Legal Battle Against Race and Sex Discrimination in Minnesota Farming Grants
Minnesota Supreme Court Grants Accelerated Review of Felon Voting Law Challenge
Yesterday, the Minnesota Supreme Court granted accelerated review of the Upper Midwest Law Center’s (UMLC) challenge to the 2023 Felon Voting Law. The decision to expedite the review comes in response to the petition filed by UMLC and Petitioners Minnesota Voters Alliance, Mary Amlaw, Ken Wendling, and Tim Kirk, challenging the Anoka County District Court’s decision on […]