Ellison I: On August 14, 2019, UMLC filed a data practices lawsuit on behalf of Energy Policy Advocates against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for opening his office to attorneys hired, paid for and directed by Democrat activist, Michael Bloomberg, as climate change warriors. Ramsey County Judge issued an order denying our clients’ motion to turn over the documents. On June 1, 2021, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s decision. The AG appealed the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court, which granted review. A decision is expected in summer of 2022.
Ellison II: On July 8, 2020 UMLC filed another action against Attorney General Ellison seeking to obtain documents related to Bloomberg and the challenged attorneys regarding influence in a lawsuit against the energy industry.