It’s been five years since George Floyd was killed at the hands of police here in Minneapolis, and the city is still working to heal. Public pressure and brave lawmakers have pushed for change since Floyd’s death, and a number of important measures and protections have been put into place. In today’s blog, we explore […]
Questionable Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Takes Away Some 4th Amendment Rights
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Court of Appeals that defined a person’s private vehicle as a public space in regards to carrying firearms in public. The decision stems from the original case of Kyaw Be Bee, who was stopped by police in St. Paul back in 2022. During the traffic stop, […]
Minneapolis Police Lay Out Reform Plan Following DOJ Inquiry
Last month, the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice released details of an agreement mandating reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department. New Police Policies The agreement, officially called the consent decree, comes in the wake of the federal government’s investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of George Floyd, who died while […]
Four Times You Should NEVER Feel Guilty When Talking With Police
Speaking with a police officer or similar member of law enforcement can sometimes be an intimidating experience. In fact, you may find that you feel like you’ve done something wrong even when you haven’t. This is especially true if you opt not to comply with any and all requests that police ask of you. The […]
Police Can No Longer Ask This Question During A Traffic Stop
If you’ve ever been pulled over, the first line out of the officer’s mouth may have been “Do you know why I pulled you over?” After a recent reform to police procedures in Minnesota, police will no longer be asking this question to stopped motorists. “There were some organizations that thought it put the driver […]
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