Apply Now: Summer Law Clerk Fellowship

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Law Clerk Fellowship, a paid public-interest legal opportunity for motivated law students interested in constitutional law, civil liberties, and the rule of law. About Upper Midwest Law...

Worker Alleges Union Forged Membership Card and Illegally Took Wages

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Marcus Todd, a Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment employee, alleging that AFSCME Council 5 forged his signature on a union membership card and relied on that forgery to take part of his wages for...

DOC Official’s Deposition Reveals Confusion Over Basic Terms and Bias Against Disfavored Religious Teaching in Prison

New testimony in the ongoing Schmitt v. Rebertus lawsuit is raising eyebrows, not only because of what the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) banned, but because of what one of its top officials could not explain. The case challenges the DOC’s 2023 decision to...
Join Our Team: Senior Litigation Attorney

Join Our Team: Senior Litigation Attorney

Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for liberty and a desire to make a tangible difference? The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join our dedicated team in suburban Minneapolis. About the Upper Midwest Law Center:...

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