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Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing that it would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment
by The Associated Press

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Court overturns murder conviction after finding 'geofence' warrant too broad

Court overturns murder conviction after finding 'geofence' warrant too broad

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a murder conviction after finding that a search for phone location data was too broad. But the justices did not ban “geofence” warrants outright.
by Matt Sepic

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Judge hears arguments to keep ICE away from Minnesota schools

Judge hears arguments to keep ICE away from Minnesota schools

Two Minnesota school districts and the state teachers union are suing to restore the Department of Homeland Security’s policy of recognizing schools as protected areas safe from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Feeding Our Future defendant avoids prison after early cooperation

Feeding Our Future defendant avoids prison after early cooperation

A key cooperator in the $300M Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is avoiding prison after helping investigators build cases against dozens of defendants.
by Matt Sepic

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Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is nearing the mandatory retirement age but will leave the high court just before she turns 70. That will mean another major court selection for Gov. Tim Walz.
by Cait Kelley

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Judge bars property owner from landing helicopter at his Gull Lake home after lengthy legal dispute

Judge bars property owner from landing helicopter at his Gull Lake home after lengthy legal dispute

Twin Cities CEO Doug Schieffer has been fighting with the city of East Gull Lake over whether he can take off, land and store his helicopter on his property. The city says that under its zoning ordinances, those activities constitute an “airport” and aren’t permitted in residential areas.
by Kirsti Marohn

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