Crime, Law and Justice

AP-NORC poll: Many Black Americans doubtful on police reform
Few Americans believe there has been significant progress over the last 50 years in achieving equal treatment for Black people in dealings with police and the criminal justice system.
Appeals court overturns Minneapolis minimum policing ruling
A three-judge panel says while the charter requires the City Council to "continuously fund" a police force of a minimum size, there is "no clear duty under the charter for the mayor to continuously employ" that minimum number.
Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city, which includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection.
Minnesota public defenders reject state contract offer, OK strike
Better pay and working conditions were among the reasons why 470 public defenders and 200 support staff across Minnesota said they rejected the state’s offer and authorized a strike. Ten days of mediation must take place before they could walk off the job.
A 'Boogaloo' member gets 3 years for terror charge
The New Brighton, Minn., man pleaded guilty to trying to sell weapons to an purported member of Hamas who turned out to be an FBI informant.