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Congress has clashed with Supreme Court justices over ethics in the past

Congress has clashed with Supreme Court justices over ethics in the past

The Thomas-Crow connection recalls past relationships that caught the attention of Congress, resulting in hearings that undermined a potential chief justice and the court's longest-serving member.
by Ron Elving

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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
by The Associated Press

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Walz family could move into U president’s house instead of suburb

Walz family could move into U president’s house instead of suburb

Temporary housing plans for Gov. Tim Walz and his family during a Governor’s Residence renovation are shifting. The state is ready to sign a lease with the University of Minnesota for use of Eastcliff – at a fraction of the price of a Sunfish Lake house that was originally to serve as a temporary home for the first family.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota Senate passes transgender protections, abortion 'refuge' bills

Minnesota Senate passes transgender protections, abortion 'refuge' bills

As states around the country have banned or limited access to abortion and gender-affirming care for transgender people, Minnesota Democrats said the state should become a “refuge” for people traveling here for care and providers who treat them. They also voted to ban what's called conversion therapy for youth and vulnerable adults.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.
by Dana Ferguson (NPR), Scott Maucione, Bente Birkeland, Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson and Acacia Squires

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This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

Wes Samuelson and his 11-year-old child Liz moved to Duluth from Wyoming in 2020 after they could not get access to gender-affirming care. “The reality is trans health care saves lives,” Samuelson said.
by Nina Moini

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MyPillow founder ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

MyPillow founder ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

An arbitration panel has ordered MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell to pay $5 million to a software engineer for breach of contract. Lindell launched his "Prove Mike Wrong Challenge" in 2021 over false election claims and Robert Zeidman did that, according to the arbitrators in Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teams

House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teams

The bill approved by a 219-203 party-line vote is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it.
by The Associated Press

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