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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting that transgender athletes have the right to compete in sports without discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, affirming the inclusion of trans individuals in public sports and clarifying legal precedents related to discrimination protections.
Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich announces her retirement this summer, making her the second justice to do so this month. Her departure, along with that of Justice G. Barry Anderson, marks a significant shift in the court's composition, with four new justices set to be seated in less than a year. Governor Tim Walz expects to fill both vacancies by spring, potentially appointing a majority of the seven-member court. Chutich, the first openly gay state supreme court justice in Minnesota, emphasizes the importance of representation in her decision to retire.
Natalie Hudson has been sworn in as the new chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first person of color to hold the position. Karl Procaccini was also sworn in as an associate justice, making him the first Muslim to sit on the court. The ceremony marked two historic firsts for the state.
The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to disqualify former President Donald J. Trump from holding office again under the 14th Amendment. The court ruled that election officials and courts do not have the authority to prevent the Republican Party from offering Trump as a primary candidate. The court did not address the constitutional questions surrounding whether the 14th Amendment applies to Trump but stated that the petitioners were free to file the same claims challenging Trump's inclusion on the general-election ballot if he wins the Republican nomination. This is the second case challenging Trump's eligibility that has been dismissed on procedural grounds.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to block Donald Trump from the state's GOP primary ballot based on the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause." However, the court stated that the challengers can try again to block him from the general election ballot if he wins the Republican nomination. The court ruled that there is no state statute prohibiting a major political party from supporting an ineligible candidate. Similar challenges are ongoing in Colorado and Michigan, and experts anticipate appeals that could reach the US Supreme Court.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot but left open the possibility of a subsequent challenge if he becomes the Republican nominee in the general election. The court ruled that the petitioners have standing and their claims are ripe for the primary ballot issue, but they reached a different conclusion regarding the general election. The court stated that winning the presidential nomination primary does not automatically place a person on the general election ballot, and there is no state statute prohibiting a major political party from supporting an ineligible candidate. The decision may have implications for future presidential elections.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 primary ballot under a constitutional provision that bars those who "engaged in insurrection" from holding office. The court ruled that the decision only applied to the state's primary, leaving open the possibility for plaintiffs to challenge Trump's candidacy in the general election. This is the first ruling in a series of lawsuits filed by liberal groups using Section Three of the 14th Amendment to end Trump's candidacy based on his role in the January 6 Capitol assault. Trump's attorneys argued that Section Three has no power without Congress defining its criteria and procedures, and that the clause does not apply to the presidency. Similar cases are being heard in other states.
Natalie Hudson has been chosen by Governor Tim Walz as the new chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first chief justice of color and the first Democratic-appointed judicial branch leader in 25 years. Hudson, who has been on the Supreme Court since 2015, will replace Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea, who is retiring in October. Hudson's appointment marks a shift in the court's ideological makeup, as the seat of chief justice had been occupied by Republican appointees since 1998. Walz also announced that his former office general counsel, Karl Procaccini, will fill the associate justice slot left vacant by Hudson.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was "arbitrary and capricious" in granting a permit to mining company PolyMet, now known as New Range Copper Nickel LLC, to discharge polluted water. The court directed the MPCA to reopen the permitting process and address the procedural irregularities. This ruling is the latest setback for mining projects in northern Minnesota, following the cancellation of mineral leases and a moratorium on mining in the region. The court found that the MPCA failed to address Environmental Protection Agency concerns and suppressed information from the public. It also highlighted violations of existing regulations and the need to consider stricter water quality standards set by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to review his conviction after an appeals court denied his request for a new trial. Chauvin's attorneys cited the same reasons as before, including the district court's denial of his request for a change of venue due to pervasive adverse publicity. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police Officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, is appealing his case to the Minnesota Supreme Court, arguing that the district judge’s decision not to move the proceedings out of the city deprived his client of a fair trial. Chauvin raises several arguments, including potential juror misconduct. Floyd’s death ignited nationwide protests and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Chauvin is currently serving a 22-1/2-year sentence for second-degree murder and a separate 21-year sentence in federal prison for a civil rights charge.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has appealed his case to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Chauvin's lawyer argues that his client was deprived of a fair trial due to the district judge's decision not to move the proceedings out of the city. Chauvin raises several arguments in his latest appeal, including potential juror misconduct and the massive pretrial publicity. Floyd's death ignited nationwide protests and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism.