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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says Current Executive Overreach Is New in Country's History
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke on June 5, 2025, in Willmar about lawsuits against President Trump's administration and executive orders.
- Ellison and 23 Democratic attorneys general began preparing in March 2024 to challenge perceived executive overreach under the Trump administration.
- They have filed at least 14 lawsuits addressing Trump’s 157 executive orders signed between January 20 and May 23, including one denying birthright citizenship.
- Ellison said, “Just because I’m not depressed about this fight we’re in doesn’t mean I’m happy to be in this fight,” and noted many lawsuits have won temporary injunctions.
- These lawsuits have mostly succeeded so far, but Ellison warned the executive actions risk causing lasting harm and stressed following constitutional processes.
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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says current executive overreach is new in country's history
WILLMAR — Although state attorneys general and other agencies are currently prevailing in court rulings against what they argue is executive overreach by the Trump administration, there is still a concern the targeted agencies and departments — created by Congress — may be forever damaged by the administration’s attempts to dismantle them. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he hopes that is not the case, but he does not know. “I don'…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks about federal lawsuits at Willmar, Minnesota, event
WILLMAR — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was in Willmar on Thursday speaking about the various lawsuits he and fellow Democratic attorneys general have filed against the Trump administration. “As your attorney general, it's my job to represent the people's legal interests in our state,” Ellison said, noting that he is not the chief law enforcement officer, but rather the top legal officer. “ … What I do is generally look after the civi…
Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about Trump lawsuits during Willmar visit
(Willmar MN-) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison paid a visit to The Willmar Community Center Thursday afternoon as guest speaker for The League of Women Voters Hot Topics series. The event was moved to the larger venue from the usual…
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