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Crime, Law and Justice

Mankato international student sues feds after surprise ICE arrest

Mankato international student sues feds after surprise ICE arrest

An international student at Minnesota State University, Mankato alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that immigration authorities illegally arrested him and are continuing to detain him because of his outspoken opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza.
by Matt Sepic

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In a first, Minnesota prison hosts official chess tournament

In a first, Minnesota prison hosts official chess tournament

On Thursday, for the first time, people incarcerated in a state prison in Minnesota played in an official chess tournament. Organizers and prison officials — and the people playing — say the game teaches and reinforces important life skills.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Judge grants detained U of M student bond but he‘ll stay in ICE custody as feds appeal

Judge grants detained U of M student bond but he‘ll stay in ICE custody as feds appeal

An international student facing deportation was granted bond by a judge earlier this week. However, he will stay locked up after the Department of Homeland Security filed an appeal.
by Sarah Thamer

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Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said.
by The Associated Press

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Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka faces four felony charges

Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka faces four felony charges

Prosecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities.
by The Associated Press

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