Minnesota Law Weekly | Episode 25: Government Can’t Use Its Investigatory Power to Punish Citizens’ Speech

In this episode of Minnesota Law Weekly, James Dickey of the Upper Midwest Law Center discusses a common theme in some of their cases: the government can’t use its investigatory power to punish citizens for speaking on politics.

Government Overreach

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.

Government Transparency

Bemidji Agrees to Open Meeting Law Compliance Following UMLC’s Court Victory

In a significant victory for transparency and public accountability, the City of Bemidji resolved to treat its Merit Hearing Board as subject to Minnesota’s Open

Government Transparency

Concerns Raised Over Potential Violations in Minnesota’s Early Voting Procedures

UMLC Issues Election Judge Advisory The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) issued a formal advisory to the public, raising concerns about potential lapses in the

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