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Crime, Law and Justice

Judge orders DHS to restore visas to five international Concordia graduate students

Judge orders DHS to restore visas to five international Concordia graduate students

In his order, U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim said the plaintiffs “clearly face irreparable harm” after having their student status terminated. His decision comes after two other judges granted similar restraining orders last week to other students targeted by the DHS.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota attorney general sues Trump administration over transgender executive orders

Minnesota attorney general sues Trump administration over transgender executive orders

The latest in an escalating dispute between DFL leaders and President Donald Trump over transgender protections is a federal lawsuit seeking to block a possible funding cutoff to Minnesota.
by Peter Cox

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Eichorn pleads not guilty to federal solicitation charge

Eichorn pleads not guilty to federal solicitation charge

Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn on Monday returned to court in St. Paul where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of trying to sexually solicit a minor during a brief arraignment hearing. Federal prosecutors allege that Eichorn, 40, exchanged explicit texts with a 17-year-old girl who turned out to be an undercover officer.
by Matt Sepic

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Mankato international student sues feds after surprise ICE arrest

Mankato international student sues feds after surprise ICE arrest

An international student at Minnesota State University, Mankato alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that immigration authorities illegally arrested him and are continuing to detain him because of his outspoken opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza.
by Matt Sepic

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In a first, Minnesota prison hosts official chess tournament

In a first, Minnesota prison hosts official chess tournament

On Thursday, for the first time, people incarcerated in a state prison in Minnesota played in an official chess tournament. Organizers and prison officials — and the people playing — say the game teaches and reinforces important life skills.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Judge grants detained U of M student bond but he‘ll stay in ICE custody as feds appeal

Judge grants detained U of M student bond but he‘ll stay in ICE custody as feds appeal

An international student facing deportation was granted bond by a judge earlier this week. However, he will stay locked up after the Department of Homeland Security filed an appeal.
by Sarah Thamer

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