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Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general
Pam Bondi was removed as U.S. attorney general by President Trump amid criticism over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.
Justices skeptical about Trump birthright citizenship order
U.S. Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Court dismisses U.S. challenge to Minnesota tuition laws
Federal court rejects U.S. lawsuit challenging Minnesota laws granting tuition benefits to undocumented students, finding no standing and no federal preemption.
Marijuana user challenges federal gun-ownership ban
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether a federal ban on gun ownership by people with drug records violates the Second Amendment.
2024 omnibus bill faces new lawsuit claiming it violates single-subject rule
A new lawsuit claims Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus bill violates the state Constitution by bundling unrelated policies on paid leave, worker classification, and sick time.
Minnesota subpoenaed in voting probe, official says
Minnesota secretary of state's office received a grand jury subpoena for voter records in a federal probe into non-citizen voting allegations, according to a law-enforcement official.
Bar exam pass rates rise nationally and locally
ABA data shows higher bar exam pass rates in 2025, with Minnesota law schools citing expanded preparation and alternative licensure pathways.
8th Circuit panel upholds immigration detention policy
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Trump administration’s mandatory immigration detention policy, affecting Minnesota and six other states.
Minnesota sues for access to evidence in Good, Pretti killings
Minnesota officials sued the DOJ and DHS, alleging federal agencies withheld evidence in three immigration-related shootings involving federal officers.
Judge sides with 21 states in transgender care suit
A federal judge sided with Minnesota and 20 other states, blocking a Trump administration declaration limiting transgender health care for minors.
In the Lead: Up & Coming Law Firms 2026
With this In the Lead section, we wanted to put a spotlight on some up-and-coming law firms that are quickly making their mark in the industry and on their way to earning that best of the best title — and one day soon, maybe an Attorney of the Year[...]
Supreme Court limits privilege for statements to paramedics
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules statements to paramedics aren’t protected by physician-patient privilege unless under a doctor’s direction.
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