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Outdated immigration policies expose 6 Wisconsin sheriffs to legal risk
Six Wisconsin sheriffs have used outdated ICE policies authorizing detentions based on suspected immigration status, risking lawsuits over racial profiling.
Justices toss geofence warrant, remand man’s murder case
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled a geofence warrant unconstitutional for lack of particularity, limiting police access to Google location data.
Lawyers, lawsuit plaintiffs speak out about ICE
ACLU lawsuits accuse ICE of violating First and Fourth Amendment rights through intimidation, surveillance, and unlawful arrests in Minnesota.
8th Circuit again denies immunity in police clash
The 8th Circuit reaffirmed denial of qualified immunity to a Minneapolis officer who shot a teen with a chemical-filled projectile during 2020 protests.
Wisconsin man sues deputies over arrest during traffic stop
A Wisconsin man sued Waukesha County deputies in federal court, alleging an unlawful arrest during a traffic stop while he was filming police.
Defense challenges warrantless search in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione seeks to suppress evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing police illegally searched his bag without a warrant.
Judge blocks DOJ evidence in bid to reindict James Comey
A federal judge temporarily barred the DOJ from using seized communications as it weighs new charges against James Comey, raising legal and constitutional hurdles.
Teacher’s civil rights suit over ‘Gender Queer’ advances
A federal judge ruled a Massachusetts teacher can pursue civil rights and constitutional claims against police over an investigation into her “Gender Queer” book.
Perspectives: FBI/CIA’s Webster death recalls 8th Circuit cases
The death this summer of centenarian William Webster was felt in and around the law, including here in the 8th Circuit.
Polk County deputies denied qualified immunity in garage entry case
A judge ruled two Polk County deputies aren’t entitled to qualified immunity for entering a man’s garage without a legal basis, allowing his lawsuit to proceed.
Appeals court upholds Wisconsin firearm search conviction
Wisconsin Court of Appeals upholds firearm conviction, ruling police had probable cause to search vehicle before drug dog alert in Trempealeau case.
Landlord loses appeal in privacy intrusion case
A landlord was convicted of interference with privacy after he tried to ensure that his tenant was not having premarital sex.
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