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June 18, 2003 10:20 AM

Changes on the highest court?

As the U.S. Supreme Court heads toward recess at the end of June, court watchers await some important decisions, including affirmative action, and the possible announcement of a vacancy. A look at how the current Supreme Court works together despite big differences.

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June 11, 2003 12:01 AM

Rail expansion heads to federal court

The fate of the largest modern railroad expansion is now in the hands of a federal appeals court. A three-judge panel heard arguments in St. Paul on Wednesday in the case of the Dakota Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's $2 billion expansion, requiring hundreds of miles of new and rehabilitated track. It's all part of a plan to haul coal from Wyoming through South Dakota and Minnesota. A federal board approved that plan early last year. But it remains highly controversial, and opponents are challenging challenged the federal approval process.

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June 3, 2003 10:20 AM

Human rights on the ropes

Actions taken since by the U.S. since Sept. 11 have caused some human rights advocates to criticize this country for abuses. The former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says the U.S. can't hold itself too far above other governments that oppress their people.

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May 22, 2003 10:20 AM

Gearing up for changes in the gun law

The conceal and carry law has caused some expected and some unexpected ripples in the state. At least one city and a church are saying the right to carry concealed guns conflicts with current rules. Learn more about the Personal Protection Act.

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May 18, 2003 12:00 PM

Librarians concerned about Patriot Act

The Patriot Act was designed make it easier to track down and stop potential terrorists. Some librarians say it threatens the privacy of people who visit the library.

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May 14, 2003 3:06 PM

Olmsted County prepares for concealed carry

At the end of the month a record number of Minnesotans will be able to qualify to carry a concealed weapon. People in Olmsted County are preparing for when the law goes into effect.

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May 1, 2003 6:13 PM

State Supreme Court limits vehicle searches

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled police must suspect a motorist has committed a particular crime before asking for consent to search a vehicle following a routine traffic stop. Hennepin County's chief public defender had argued such search requests were racial profiling tools.

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April 28, 2003 10:05 PM

Pawlenty signs conceal and carry hours after Senate approval

Gov. Pawlenty signed the concealed handgun measure into law Monday, just hours after the Senate passed it. The law requires county sheriffs to issue a handgun permit to almost any law abiding Minnesotan over the age of 21. The bill passed 37-30 after what several observers say was the longest Senate floor debate in recent memory. Supporters say current law is unfair because local law enforcement has too much discretion when it comes to issuing permits. Opponents say the law will make the state more dangerous. They also said the Minnesota House was dictating the Senate's agenda by forcing the Senate to vote up or down on the issue.

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April 1, 2003 3:30 PM

Showdown on Affirmative Action?

U.S. Supreme Court justices begin debate Tuesday on what many observers consider to be the most important civil rights issue to come before the high court in a generation. The issues are compelling enough that the court will take a rare step by immediately releasing a recording of oral arguments.

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April 1, 2003 12:34 PM

Minnesota ed officials watch affirmative action case closely

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in the affirmative action case against the University of Michigan. It's being called the most important case of its kind in 25 years. The University of Minnesota and the state's private colleges will be closely watching the court and its decision.

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