During the summer of 2014, a nationwide interest in police body cameras was re-ignited in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, which both occurred during encounters with the police. Proponents of police body cameras have frequently argued that the cameras promote transparency and accountability, while critics note privacy concerns and the […]
How a Lawyer Prepares For Trial
Going to trial is the lifeblood of an attorney’s job, but there’s a lot of preparation that happens before he ever steps foot into a courtroom. To best represent their client in the courtroom, countless hours need to be spent getting ready for all phases of trial. Today, we explain what goes into the preparation […]
Minnesota Looking To Ban Novelty Handgun Cell Phone Cases
Minnesota lawmakers want to make a push to ban the sale of novelty cell phone cases that are shaped like handguns. State Representatives Joe Atkins and Dan Schoen announced last week that they want to propose a bill that would ban the manufacturing, sale and possession of gun shaped cell phone cases in Minnesota. The […]
Minneapolis Repeals “Racist” Spitting and Lurking Laws
The Minneapolis City Council voted 12-1 to repeal two city ordinances that some residents decried as racist. The council voted to abolish two city ordinances that banned spitting and lurking in many public places. We wrote about the issues a few weeks ago on the blog, and it’s no surprise that the council decided to […]
Racial Disparities Exist in Minneapolis Arrests
A review of criminal arrest data suggests that minorities are much more likely to be arrested for low-level offenses than their white counterparts in Minneapolis. To compile their findings, researchers at the American Civil Liberties Unions and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota reviewed nearly 100,000 arrests by the Minneapolis Police Department from Jan. […]
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