Prior Lake Teacher Sues, Citing “Heckler’s Veto” of Private Speech
A Prior Lake-Savage school district teacher who was suspended without pay for a political post she made in a private Facebook group has filed a federal lawsuit against the school district and two administrators. The lawsuit, filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center...
Minnesota District Court Strikes Down Gun Provision, Issues Strong Ruling on Omnibus Bill
In a significant victory for the Minnesota Constitution and the rule of law, the Minnesota District Court today ruled in favor of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit brought by the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC). The court found that the 2024 Omnibus Bill...
Eighth Circuit Directs District Court to Grant Injunction, Reinstating Biblical Program in Joint Victory for UMLC and True North Legal
In a significant victory for free speech and religious liberty, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today reversed a lower court’s decision and ordered the District Court to grant a preliminary injunction to reinstate a voluntary men’s...
Eighth Circuit Win for Taxpayers Reinstates UMLC Lawsuit, Paving the Way to End Taxpayer-Subsidized Union Speech
In a major victory for taxpayers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today reversed a lower court’s decision, ruling that residents have the legal standing to challenge a public school district’s practice of subsidizing a teachers’ union’s...
A Note from Doug Seaton, President of UMLC
On August 7th, after five years of dedicated work for UMLC and its clients, James Dickey will be departing to take a position at a different firm. I want to personally thank James for his many contributions to our mission. We wish him all the best in his future...
Courtside with UMLC: The Fight for Free Speech in Lakeville Schools
Bob and Cynthia Cajune share how they challenged the Lakeville School District’s selective political expression policies and won. Hear their story of standing up for free speech and the lasting impact their case could have on schools nationwide. Courtside with UMLC...