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Justice Department alleges misconduct by ‘all but one’ Minnesota federal judge
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, accusing “all but one” of Minnesota’s federal district judges of unethical conduct, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced in a press conference Wednesday.
Bill to end Pennsylvania’s closed primary elections passes state House
A bill to allow independent and third-party voters to cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary elections passed Tuesday in the state House.
Minnesota Truth Council concludes public testimony on Operation Metro Surge
A council tasked with documenting the harms of — and resistance to — the federal government’s immigration crackdown held its final public meeting Tuesday in Rochester.
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Michigan Libertarian Party disavows its own gubernatorial nominee
The Michigan Libertarian Party released a statement Tuesday afternoon disavowing Anthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver who is the party’s own gubernatorial candidate.
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