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

August 25, 2023

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.

Upper Midwest Law Center Office Subject to Suspected Arson Attack

On Sunday, January 28, the office of the Upper Midwest Law Center was destroyed in what is being investigated as a deliberate act of arson. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and state and local authorities. Thankfully, no one on the UMLC staff was hurt or present at the time of the crime.

UMLC Joins Legal Battle Against Race and Sex Discrimination in Minnesota Farming Grants

Jan 24, 2024

Today, the Upper Midwest Law Center and the Pacific Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit Lance Nistler v. Tim Walz, et al., a groundbreaking case challenging race and sex-based discrimination in Minnesota's farming grant program.

Minnesota Supreme Court Grants Accelerated Review of Felon Voting Law Challenge

The Minnesota Supreme Court granted accelerated review of the Upper Midwest Law Center’s challenge to the 2023 Felon Voting Law. This decision marks a crucial step forward in UMLC's pursuit of election integrity. The organization remains committed to upholding the principles enshrined in the state's constitution and ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.

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