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Judge warns of AI-written immigration use-of-force reports
A federal judge criticized immigration agents for using AI to draft use-of-force reports, raising concerns over accuracy, privacy, and law enforcement accountability.
Settlement limits rent algorithm that prosecutors deemed ‘collusion’
The DOJ’s RealPage settlement restricts rent-pricing algorithms accused of enabling landlord collusion, while 10 states continue pursuing antitrust claims.
Prosecutors seek 3rd trial in notorious missing child case
New York prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the Etan Patz missing-child case after his murder conviction was overturned, with jury selection set by June 1.
Court dismisses RICO claims stemming from family law dispute
A federal court dismissed Steve Ybarra’s RICO and civil rights claims against Legal Assistance of Dakota County, judges, and state officials in his family law dispute.
Federal court dismisses lawsuit over courthouse arrest
A federal judge dismissed Thomas Ollestad’s lawsuit alleging excessive force, disability violations, and unlawful court restrictions after his 2024 courthouse arrest.
Beliefs clash as Ten Commandments go up in Texas schools
Texas teachers and districts face lawsuits, resignations, and court orders as the state mandates Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms.
8th Circuit revives Iowa security firm’s retaliation claim
The 8th Circuit reinstated First Amendment retaliation and tortious interference claims in Conley v. West Des Moines, while affirming dismissal of others.
U.S. Supreme Court approval drops in new Marquette Law School Poll
A new Marquette Law School Poll shows U.S. Supreme Court approval falling to 44%, with sharp partisan divides and concerns over rulings involving President Trump.
OLPR seeks discipline of lawyer in conflict-of-interest case
The Minnesota ethics board seeks discipline of an attorney, alleging serious conflicts of interest in a criminal sexual conduct case involving a minor.
Four finalists named for Minnesota Court of Appeals seats
A merit panel recommended four finalists to Gov. Tim Walz to fill upcoming Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Bjorkman and Slieter.
U.S. Tax Court limits wife’s innocent-spouse relief claim
U.S. Tax Court finds Minnesota dentist’s wife partly eligible for innocent-spouse relief, ruling IRS’s 2015 visit should have alerted her to tax issues.
Four recommended for 10th District judgeships
Minnesota’s Judicial Selection Commission recommends four candidates to fill two 10th District vacancies in Anoka and Sherburne counties after recent retirements.
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