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Minneapolis City Council pulls back on consent decree proposal, vows to keep trying

Minneapolis City Council pulls back on consent decree proposal, vows to keep trying

The Minneapolis City Council Tuesday pulled back a directive that would have called on City Attorney Kristyn Anderson’s office to take all necessary actions to fold unique provisions in the federal consent decree into a similar, existing settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. However, council members vowed to keep trying to make the police reforms contained in the federal pact legally binding.
by Cari Spencer

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Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy. The court ruled Tuesday that a Republican-controlled legislative committee’s rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
by The Associated Press

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State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
by MPR News Staff

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One dead after overnight shooting in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead in north Minneapolis. Police say their initial investigation indicates that two men were riding electric scooters when they heard gunfire. One of the men collapsed and the other man called 911.
by Peter Cox

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Lawsuit challenges new Minnesota law requiring prescription drugs for county jail inmates

Lawsuit challenges new Minnesota law requiring prescription drugs for county jail inmates

The law’s opponents say the law requires health care providers to give inmates medicine even if they think it could worsen their health. Supporters say it's needed to ensure inmates are provided with the medicine they need.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

Just two weeks ago, the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. On Thursday, the justices said they'll review lower court rulings in favor of transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia. The case will be argued in the fall.
by The Associated Press

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