Arguments Heard over Releasing Records in Federal Conspiracy Case Against MN 15

Supporters pack federal courthouse for MN 15

Minneapolis, MN – On Thursday, August 27, over 100 people turned out to the federal courthouse in Minneapolis for the latest hearing for Minnesota 15, the group of anti-ICE protesters who have been indicted on bogus federal conspiracy charges for their alleged activities during Operation Metro Surge. Recently, documents were released by the courts which detailed the Trump administration’s massive surveillance operation in Minneapolis targeting a…

Lawyer for anti-ICE activists makes case in court for release of more details of federal surveillance

Magistrate Judge David Schultz heard arguments from defense attorneys Thursday, who say the additional evidence could shed light on whether the federal prosecutions of the so-called Minnesota 15 were politically motivated or designed to suppress free speech rights.

Attorney argues to force government to release more surveillance records in ‘Minnesota 15’ case

A defense attorney in the conspiracy case against 15 Minnesotans asked a federal judge Thursday to order the government to release more documents related to the Department of Homeland Security’s wide-ranging surveillance campaign of anti-ICE activists, labor unions and nonprofits…

Arguments heard over releasing records in federal conspiracy case against MN 15

A defense attorney in the federal conspiracy case against the group known as the "Minnesota 15" argued for the release of more surveillance-related records from the federal government.

This federal case against Minnesota protesters is worth watching if you care about your civil liberties

A discovery motion could reveal how far DHS went in surveilling Minnesota activists and other administration critics.