UMLC and HLLI Sue Minnesota to Protect Free Speech Rights of “Mr. Reagan,” Creator of Viral Kamala Harris Satire Video and Rep. Franson
On September 26, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute (HLLI) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota’s law, § 609.771, “Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence and Election,” which bans sharing...
Settlement Reached in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to announce a settlement in the case brought by Aaron Norgren against the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Commissioner Jodi Harpstead. The lawsuit, originally filed on February 25, 2022, in the Federal...
Federal District of Minnesota Upholds Controversial Election Speech Code Law
In a ruling with far-reaching consequences for free speech and political discourse in Minnesota, the federal District of Minnesota has upheld a new law restricting election-related political speech in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Ellison. The Upper Midwest Law Center...
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...
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 Meeting Law following a lawsuit brought by C.T. Marhula, represented by the Upper Midwest Law Center...
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 inclusion of party-balanced election judges during the early voting process in Minnesota. The advisory comes...