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Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights claims
The Supreme Court, remade by Trump appointees, has issued historic defeats for civil rights, religious rights, and voting protections in recent terms.
Former federal prosecutor Slaughter rejoins Robins Kaplan
Former federal prosecutor Allen Slaughter has rejoined Robins Kaplan LLP in Minnesota, focusing on civil rights and complex litigation matters.
Minnesota teachers sue to keep ICE off school property
Minnesota school districts and educators sued DHS, alleging immigration enforcement near schools has hurt attendance and disrupted learning statewide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Kim Davis’s appeal seeking to overturn same-sex marriage rights, leaving the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling intact.
Otter Tail County jail settles with mistreated man, revises policies
Otter Tail County agreed to pay $200,000 and change jail policies after a detainee was denied food, water, and medical care for more than two days in 2024.
Trial starts for D.C. man who tossed sandwich at federal agent
Sean Dunn’s trial tests claims of selective prosecution after he threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law-enforcement surge in D.C.
Justices send transgender powerlifter’s suit back to lower court
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled USA Powerlifting’s policy is discriminatory but sent the case back to decide if it has a legitimate business purpose.
Supreme Court signals further limits on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority may narrow Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, reshaping race-based districts and shifting House control.
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County’s chief judge banned ICE from arresting people at courthouses, citing access to justice amid a growing federal immigration crackdown.
Trump’s indictment of James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
NAACP leaders decry Letitia James’ mortgage fraud indictment as political retribution, calling it part of a broader attack on civil rights and democracy.
Guard begins patrolling Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
A federal judge halted President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Illinois, citing 10th and 14th Amendment violations amid protests and political clashes.
Black man accuses bus company of seating discrimination
Xavier Davis sues Jefferson Lines, alleging racial discrimination after being told to sit at the back of a bus in Minnesota. A jury trial is sought.
Legal Tech
- How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing
- How large language models are leveling the personal injury playing field
- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
Top News
- Prosecutors struggle to turn voter fraud claims into charges
- Best At Work Insights: We tore out the workforce backup generator
- Citing jury instruction, justices order new sex-abuse trial
- Judicial Branch announces $4 million in courthouse security grants
- 8th Circuit upholds school district in student suicide suit
Expert Testimony
- Best At Work Insights: We tore out the workforce backup generator
- Legally Speaking: How communication failures turn disputes into lawsuits
- Perspectives: Umpire’s death recalls case law in Minnesota
- Perspectives: It’s not ‘football’ here, but soccer cases abound
