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May 25, 2026

Perspectives: ‘Nuremberg’ movie has Minnesota legal links

Minnesota ties to the “Nuremberg” film spotlight Justice Robert Jackson, war crimes trials, Supreme Court history and free speech law.

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Feb 13, 2026

ACLU sues over missile strike killing Trinidadian men

The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit seeking accountability for a U.S. missile strike that killed two Trinidadian men in international waters.

Defendants listen to part of the verdict in the Palace of Justice during the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial in Nuremberg, Germany on Sept. 30, 1946
Dec 15, 2025

Commentary: Limits of law: Holding worst of the worst accountable

A look at how the Nuremberg trials defined war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, influencing modern international justice and today’s global debates.

Dec 1, 2025

White House defends second Navy strike amid legal scrutiny

The White House says a Navy admiral acted lawfully in ordering a second strike on a suspected drug boat as Congress probes the legality of U.S. operations near Venezuela.

Dec 1, 2025

Lawmakers support reviews of Trump’s military strikes on boats

Bipartisan lawmakers are investigating claims that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an unlawful follow-up strike on drug-smuggling suspects in the Caribbean.

Oct 22, 2025

Court: Minnesota has jurisdiction in Samsung vape battery case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that Samsung SDI can face a lawsuit over an e-cigarette battery explosion that seriously injured a Minnesota man.

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Sep 10, 2025

Roberts temporarily keeps in place Trump foreign aid freeze

Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily upheld Trump’s $5B foreign aid freeze, setting up a Supreme Court battle over executive vs. congressional power.

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Jul 14, 2025

1st Circuit reverses order returning child to Brazil

The 1st Circuit rules Brazilian child was “now settled” in U.S., reversing order for return under Hague Convention after mother brought child without consent.

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Jul 7, 2025

Suit seeks info on third-country deportations

Refugees International and NILA sue for records on U.S. third-country deportation deals after SCOTUS allows removals beyond designated countries.

Mar 12, 2025

State attorneys general are grabbing headlines with lawsuits

Over the past decade, state attorneys general have become increasingly visible for suing presidential administrations of the opposite political party and pursuing policy goals through warnings and public demand letters.

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