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Courts

Curtain lifts on the U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun's papers recently were opened at the Library of Congress. The former Minnesotan's notes, memos and letters lend insight into in a number of important decisions, including one reaffirming Roe v. Wade.

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South Dakota Supreme Court justices step aside in Janklow appeal

A group of circuit judges from across South Dakota will serve as a temporary Supreme Court. They will hear two appeals from former congressman Bill Janklow. Janklow appealed his sentence and conviction, but all five sitting Supreme Court justices had to disqualify themselves. Janklow appointed all of them to the bench.

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Walking around a theater to learn about the "Bill of (W)rights"

What would you do if you found a pack of cigarettes in your 13-year-old daughter's school bag? Would you ever read your spouse's diary? Is either situation a big deal? A new production at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis examines America's civil rights, and how they play out in our everyday lives. "Bill of (W)rights" is made up of 10 eight-minute plays, staged throughout the theater building.

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Alan Page on justice and mentoring

Minnesota Supreme Court justice Alan Page says the community needs to do more to educate and mentor African American children and adults, particularly men.

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Bulgarian couple fight deportation

A Bulgarian couple living in Plymouth face deportation after they sought asylum in the U.S. They are the most recent example of how the U.S. Justice Department has changed its enforcement and appeals process since Sept. 11, 2001. Critics are concerned that the changes will cost asylum seekers a fair hearing of their cases.

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Lower DWI limit hits a snag

The push for tougher drunk-driving laws at the Capitol may have hit a snag. The Senate last week overwhelmingly passed a bill that would lower the blood-alcohol threshold from the current .10 to .08. But leaders in the House say the lower standard could present a hardship to the cities and counties that would be charged with enforcing it. They say they'd prefer to delay the tighter standard for another three years.

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Senate passes stricter DWI limit

The Minnesota Senate Thursday voted to lower the state's drunk driving limit. Minnesota is one of just three states in the country that does not have a drunk driving standard of .08 blood-alcohol content. The Legislature has debated the lower limit for years, and many observers think this year, it will finally become law.

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Do court records belong on the Web?

Currently, court records are only available to the public at the court house. The Minnesota Supreme Court is grappling over whether or not to post court records on the Web. There's general agreement that sensitive information like social security numbers should be kept off the Internet. But, what about divorce records or even court calendars?

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Legal experts question secrecy around Warsame case

A federal magistrate has ordered a man accused of providing support to the al-Qaida terrorist network to remain in jail because he's a flight risk. Mohamed Warsame appeared in federal court in Minneapolis Monday. Several constitutional scholars say the Warsame case is an example of post-9/11 court secrecy that's unprecedented in U.S. history.

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'That's Just Janklow'

The remarkable political career of Bill Janklow ends this week. Janklow is one of the most powerful figures in South Dakota history. He served four terms as governor of South Dakota, then went on to Congress. It all ended in a car crash last summer. Janklow's resignation from the U.S. House took effect Tuesday, and on Thursday he'll be sentenced for felony manslaughter. Here's a long look back at his tumultuous career.

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