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MN Supreme Court won’t let group of moms defend parental notification law for abortions
"This case sets a terrible precedent that the courthouse door is open only to favored causes and activist groups," said one of the moms.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/mn-supreme-court-wont-let-group-of-moms-defend-parental-notification-law-for-abortions/
Emergency powers law needs changes to prevent governors from seizing lawmakers’ power
A recent state Supreme Court decision lays the groundwork for another seizure of Minnesota's legislative power by this governor — or any future governor — for any claimed emergency in the future, without any need to prove one actually exists.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/emergency-powers-law-needs-changes-to-prevent-governors-from-seizing-lawmakers-power/
Border experts: Biden plan will bring another 2 million into country a year
Biden's action applies only to the southwest border, not the northern border, which is experiencing record illegal entries.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/border-experts-biden-plan-will-bring-another-2-million-into-country-a-year/
Minneapolis cop killer, mass shooter had violent history, active warrants
Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, was also prohibited from possessing firearms due to his history of convictions on violent crimes.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/minneapolis-cop-shooter-had-violent-history-active-warrants/
New details revealed in murder of 36-year-old MPD officer Jamal Mitchell
Officer Mitchell arrived on scene solo, according to sources, who confirmed he was working his mandated overtime shift on Thursday.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/new-details-revealed-in-murder-of-36-year-old-mpd-officer-jamal-mitchell/
‘Woke a sleeping giant’: Minnesota Republicans slam Trump guilty verdict
In a statement immediately after the verdict was read, Trump described the case as a "rigged, disgraceful trial."
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/woke-a-sleeping-giant-minnesota-republicans-slam-trump-guilty-verdict/
Trump campaign says it hauled in record $34.8M in donations after conviction
One of Trump's main fundraising websites crashed within minutes after the verdict was announced on Thursday.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/trump-campaign-says-it-hauled-in-record-34-8m-in-donations-after-conviction/
Jury convicts Trump in hush money case on all 34 charges
After the verdict was announced, a defiant Trump said voters would decide his guilt or innocence in November.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/jury-convicts-trump-in-hush-money-case-on-all-34-charges/
DFL chair calls on Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign days after session ends
"This is purely a power grab," Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson said in a radio interview Thursday morning on KTLK AM 1130.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/dfl-chair-calls-on-sen-nicole-mitchell-to-resign-days-after-session-ends/