Crime, Law and Justice

Advocates denounce ICE arrests at Fort Snelling Immigration Court
Immigrant rights groups are raising concerns about plain-clothes ICE agents detaining people immediately after their court hearings at Fort Snelling. Advocates say the arrests often target individuals whose cases were just dismissed.
Feds refute Eichorn claim of ‘vindictive’ prosecution
Justin Eichorn quit the Minnesota Senate in March after he was arrested in a law enforcement operation in Bloomington along with more than a dozen other men. He has pleaded not guilty.
A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida
The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla’s driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities.
Gunman fatally shot himself after wounding two in St. Paul
St. Paul police exchanged gunfire with a man in a busy grocery store on the city’s east side. The man, who police have not yet identified, was declared dead at the scene after turning a gun on himself. Two bystanders are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks
A divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would've allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks.
A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning
MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly.
Ramsey County sheriff calls for security improvements at the Capitol
At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher called for increased security at the Capitol. Following the assassination and attempted assassination of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June, he’s ringing the alarm bell once again.