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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces felony assault charges against an ICE agent who allegedly pointed his service weapon at two people during a highway confrontation during a news conference on April 16, 2026. Moriarty said she believes the case is the first of its kind in the country. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)

First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Thursday filed criminal charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for allegedly brandishing his service weapon at two people during ...

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Crime Indiana lawmakers hear concerns over prison crowding By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 10/02/25

Indiana lawmakers are once again hearing warnings about the state’s prison population.Correctional facilities are nearing capacity as funding for community programs is shrinking. Margaux Auxier, ...

Courts Report: Trying Illinois juveniles as adults fails to reduce crime By JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Illinois News Connection – 9/23/25

A new report highlighted how trying juveniles in adult court, in Illinois and across the country, does not make the public any safer and can even lead to more repeat offenses. The report is part of ...

Courts Coalition warns Michigan budget cuts could undermine public safety By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 9/22/25

A coalition of justice advocates, which includes formerly incarcerated leaders, said Michigan’s House budget could jeopardize public safety by slashing proven programs. At a recent news ...

Courts Civil rights group pushes back on Trump’s threat to end cashless bail By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/17/25

Civil rights advocates are warning President Donald Trump’s recent executive order rolling back cashless bail reforms for certain crimes is a step backward, arguing it punishes individuals with ...

Crime Oklahoma Republican lawmaker resigns after pleading guilty to domestic abuse By Richard Eberwein – 9/02/25

Two days after pleading guilty to domestic abuse and assault, Oklahoma state Rep. Ty Burns (R-Morrison) said he will officially resign from his position effective Oct. 1.

Crime Mike Johnson to start House recess early to block bipartisan push to release Epstein files By Richard Eberwein – 7/23/25

Amid the President Donald Trump’s fumbling of the Jeffrey Epstein files issue, other Republican leaders have effectively blocked the files from being made public despite outrage from MAGA base.

Crime Tracking Heartland GOP lawmakers tied to sex crimes (UPDATED 8/4/25) By Richard Eberwein – 7/16/25

While President Donald Trump still refusing to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Republicans around the country continue to have a sex crimes problem in all levels of government.

Crime South Dakota eyes possible reforms involving sexual assault kits By MIKE MOEN Greater Dakota News Service – 6/30/25

When South Dakota’s new budget kicks in this week, there will be money to address potential funding shortfalls for rape kits. At the same time, a key lawmaker says he’s looking at other ...

Crime New details emerge in Minnesota state lawmaker shootings By Richard Eberwein – 6/17/25

Joseph Thompson, the acting U.S. Attorney in Minnesota, revealed on Monday that alleged Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter traveled to four homes of Minnesota lawmakers in his homicidal rampage last Saturday morning.

Crime Ohio Republican sanctioned for sexual misconduct allegations, asked to resign By Richard Eberwein – 5/16/25

Ohio state Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) has been sanctioned by the Ohio House of Representatives and asked to resign after a state investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a teenager.

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