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The MDHR’s Twisted Logic: Why Discrimination Still Exists in K-12 Schools
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) is celebrating recent employment discrimination settlements, but the reality is that the MDHR is itself a major source of discrimination in our K-12 schools. The MDHR insists that school districts manage discipline by...
UMLC Welcomes Renowned Attorney Rachel K. Paulose as Senior Litigation Attorney
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is proud to announce that Rachel K. Paulose has joined the organization as Senior Litigation Attorney. Paulose brings a wealth of legal experience and a historic record of public service, advocacy, and courtroom success. In 2006,...
UMLC Highlights Victory Over Race-Based “Discount” Program at Twin Cities Marathon
Twin Cities in Motion (TCM) updated its “Equity in Motion” program following legal and fairness concerns raised by UMLC and others earlier this year. Originally, the program proposed discounted entries for marathon participants based on race, gender identity, and...
Political Violence Has NO Place Here
The Upper Midwest Law Center is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Our hearts go out to his family, his loved ones, and the entire Turning Point USA community during this incredibly difficult time. Political violence has no...
Upper Midwest Law Center Welcomes Brent Robbins as the Latest Addition to Legal Team
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to welcome Brent Robbins to its legal team. As a steadfast advocate for religious freedom, Brent joins UMLC as Counsel, Religious Liberty, bringing a wealth of experience to aid UMLC in its commitment to liberty and...
UMLC Files Lawsuit Challenging Walgreens and Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Over Religious Freedom of Pharmacists
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Dora Ig-Izevbekhai and Dr. Rachel Scott, two Minnesota pharmacists, to fight for Minnesota pharmacists right to practice pharmacy and practice their faith. Both pharmacists hold deep...
Prior Lake Teacher Sues, Citing “Heckler’s Veto” of Private Speech
A Prior Lake-Savage school district teacher who was suspended without pay for a political post she made in a private Facebook group has filed a federal lawsuit against the school district and two administrators. The lawsuit, filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center...
Minnesota District Court Strikes Down Gun Provision, Issues Strong Ruling on Omnibus Bill
In a significant victory for the Minnesota Constitution and the rule of law, the Minnesota District Court today ruled in favor of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit brought by the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC). The court found that the 2024 Omnibus Bill...
Eighth Circuit Directs District Court to Grant Injunction, Reinstating Biblical Program in Joint Victory for UMLC and True North Legal
In a significant victory for free speech and religious liberty, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today reversed a lower court’s decision and ordered the District Court to grant a preliminary injunction to reinstate a voluntary men’s...
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