Crime, Law and Justice

Vandals target Islamic center site 8 times in 6 weeks
Twin Cities Muslim leaders are calling for a hate crime investigation after vandals targeted the site of a new Islamic center eight times since late May.
Gun rights advocates say young adults have a right to carry handguns, federal court agrees
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rob Doar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, one of the plaintiffs arguing the state’s age limit on concealed carry permits is unconstitutional.
1 dead, 5 injured in Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police say one person died and five others were injured in a shooting late Monday night.
Should money decide who gets out of jail?
MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how the cash bail system doesn’t always work as intended, how it harms families and why some states are exploring alternatives.
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation
The Minnesota Supreme Court announced last week it plans to hear the case of JayCee Cooper, a transgender weightlifter who was denied entry into USA Powerlifting’s women’s competition category. Cooper alleges this was discrimination, in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison arrested for possible DUI
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in California on Friday for suspected drunk driving, according to the California Highway Patrol.