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Courts

Federal public defender won't cut staff with sequester

The federal public defender's office in Minnesota is taking another big budget cut, but it's not as bad as first thought. Other public defender offices have had to cut staff after the sequester cuts kicked in.
by Matt Sepic

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Video helps hard-of-hearing in court system

The Minnesota Judicial Branch has created a video to make sure citizens who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have equal access in the state court system.

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State seeks to prosecute companies that abet sex trafficking

State attorneys general from around the country want Congress to give more power to local authorities to investigate child prostitution. Minnesota's Lori Swanson is one of 49 attorneys general who signed a letter this week to lawmakers.

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Dayton questions Zimmerman's claim of self-defense

Gov. Mark Dayton says he believes George Zimmerman went way beyond what the situation called for when he shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
by Tim Pugmire

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Other Zimmerman jurors distance themselves from Juror B37

Other Zimmerman jurors distance themselves from Juror B37

Four of the six jurors from the trial of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin issued a statement distancing themselves from Juror B37, who made headlines after an appearance on CNN this week.

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The lawyers who've defended the public for 50 years

The lawyers who've defended the public for 50 years

In its unanimous Gideon v. Wainwright ruling, which turns 50 this year, the Supreme Court determined that Americans accused of a serious crime have the constitutional right to legal representation, whether they can afford it or not.

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3 blockbusters among Supreme Court's last cases

3 blockbusters among Supreme Court's last cases

The Supreme Court has 11 cases, including the term's highest profile matters, to resolve before the justices take off for summer vacations, teaching assignments and international travel. The court is meeting Monday for its last scheduled session, but will add days until all the cases are disposed of.

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Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

It's not unusual for the Supreme Court to find itself at the center of roiling national debates. But this month, justices are poised to deliver blockbuster opinions involving three of the most divisive issues in the public arena: Affirmative action. Voting rights law. Same-sex marriage.

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Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

It's not unusual for the Supreme Court to find itself at the center of roiling national debates. But this month, justices are poised to deliver blockbuster opinions involving three of the most divisive issues in the public arena: Affirmative action. Voting rights law. Same-sex marriage.

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FAQ: Same-sex marriage law

Minnesota's law allowing same-sex marriage goes into effect Aug. 1. On that day, same-sex couples can apply for a marriage license in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Sasha Aslanian

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