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Crime, Law and Justice

‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

Under the red flag law, 14-day emergency firearm seizures require a person to give up their guns immediately. Long-term extreme-risk protection orders take effect only after a hearing so that the gun owner may challenge the petition.
by Matt Sepic

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FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

The FBI said members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities reported receiving offensive messages, some of which said “they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.”
by Debbie Elliott and Juliana Kim

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Black Minnesotans receive text messages telling them to go ‘to the nearest plantation’

Black Minnesotans receive text messages telling them to go ‘to the nearest plantation’

Tawonda Burks, who is Black, was one of many Black Americans targeted by the text messages. There were reports in Virginia, in Tennessee, in Ohio, in Connecticut and in Alabama, among others.
by Peter Cox

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Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.
by Carrie Johnson

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Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen

Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen

A 13-year-old boy was killed early Tuesday morning in what Minneapolis police are calling an apparent accidental shooting. Officials say a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when the 13-year-old was shot. 
by MPR News Staff

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