Minnesota

Tragic Minnesota Shooting Sparks Urgent Debate on Strengthening Online Privacy Legislation

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MINNEAPOLIS — A recent shooting incident in Minnesota has reignited debates surrounding the need for stricter online privacy regulations. The event tragic in nature, involved individuals who met through social media platforms, raising serious questions about the implications of digital interactions. In light of this incident, lawmakers and advocacy groups are pushing for comprehensive online privacy laws, arguing that such measures are essential to promote safety and accountability. These advocates emphasize that social media is often a breeding ground for harmful encounters, highlighting the need for platforms to have stronger safeguards in place. The shooting, … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Minnesota Grad Student Amid Legal Battle with ICE

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A federal judge in Minnesota has halted the deportation of a graduate student from Turkey who was arrested earlier this year by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Doğukan Günaydın, a student at the University of Minnesota, was apprehended on March 27, following a DWI conviction that led to the revocation of his student visa, according to a senior official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. On Monday, the judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting any actions to remove or transfer Günaydın from the state. The order explicitly states that no agency or individual … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Former Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate’s Lawsuit, Citing Lack of Concrete Injury

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal lawsuit brought by Scott Jensen, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, was dismissed by a federal judge. Jensen had accused the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice of politically motivated investigations tied to his statements about COVID-19. The court decided on March 31 to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning Jensen retains the option to refile. Jensen, a family physician who lost the 2022 governor race to Democrat Tim Walz, originally filed the lawsuit in June 2023. He claimed that his First Amendment rights to free speech were infringed … Read more

Minnesota Man Linked to White Supremacist Group Convicted on Firearms and Drug Charges

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MINNEAPOLIS — A Redwood Falls man, identified as a member of a white supremacist group, has been found guilty by a federal jury of firearms and drug offenses, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Andrew David Munsinger, 41, was convicted of possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon, along with intent to distribute marijuana. Evidence presented during the trial linked Munsinger to the Aryan Freedom Network, described as a white supremacist organization. The conviction stemmed from a detailed year-long FBI investigation, which included multiple instances of Munsinger on audio and video recordings handling firearms, … Read more