Crime, Law and Justice

Judges order DHS to reinstate status of two international students
Federal court judges in Minnesota this week have ordered the Department of Homeland Security to temporarily reinstate the status of two international students. 
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.
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.
Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic
You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime victims, but some critics have transparency concerns.