Court Keeps Nicole Mitchell Arrest Footage from Public View
Nicole Mitchell body cam case raises continued concerns over public access and government transparency The Minnesota Court of Appeals today ruled against Alpha News in its case seeking access to body and dash camera footage related to the arrest of former...
Minnesota Supreme Court Grants Review in Backyard Pool Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court grants review in Hittner v. Minnesota Department of Health, a case brought by the Upper Midwest Law Center challenging a Minnesota Department of Health policy that treats certain private residential pools as public swimming facilities. The...
Judge Orders Minneapolis Mayor to Comply with Police Staffing Requirement or Face Further Court Action
A Hennepin County judge has granted an Alternative Writ of Mandamus in the Upper Midwest Law Center’s lawsuit seeking to compel Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to comply with the city’s legally required police staffing minimum. The case, brought on behalf of Minneapolis...
UMLC Takes Minneapolis Early Voting Dispute to Minnesota Supreme Court
UMLC filed a Minnesota Supreme Court petition challenging how Minneapolis staffs its early voting polling places, raising questions about compliance with Minnesota election law and early voting procedures. The case, brought on behalf of the Minnesota Voters Alliance...
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Victory Against Binary Trigger Ban
Minnesota’s binary trigger ban remains unenforceable after the Court of Appeals affirmed that lawmakers violated the state constitution’s Single-Subject Clause. The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a constitutional victory for the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in...
Upper Midwest Law Center Expands Legal Team with New Trial Counsel and Paralegal
Martha Astor and Andrew “AJ” Gubash join UMLC as the organization continues growing its constitutional litigation work The Upper Midwest Law Center announced two new additions to its growing legal team: Martha A. Astor, who joins as Trial Counsel, and Andrew “AJ”...