The Latest Breaking News from Keith Ellison

Vance refers Minnesota officials to DOJ for criminal fraud investigation

Both Walz and Ellison have defended their actions against fraud, dismissing a separate Justice Department inquiry involving state leaders as politically motivated

The Independent UK · Jun 9

JD Vance accused of ‘political stunt’ after referring Tim Walz for Minnesota fraud investigation

House report alleged governor and state attorney general knew of ‘widespread taxpayer fraud’ in social programs

The Guardian - US · Jun 9

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

Outraged Minnesota residents with loved ones who died at the hands of police are demanding accountability over the state's Republican Party holding a public prayer for the former police officer in prison for murdering George Floyd

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Trump Admin Sues Minnesota Over Trans Athletes in Girls' Sports—Claims That It 'Ignores Biological Reality'

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging the state's policy allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports, citing Title IX.

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

Trump administration sues Minnesota for allowing trans athletes in girls’ sports

Justice department claims the state is violating Title IX – the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination

The Guardian - US · Mar 30

Minnesota sued by Trump administration over transgender athlete participation in sports

‘The Trump Administration does not tolerate flawed state policies that ignore biological reality and unfairly undermine girls on the playing field,’ Pam Bondi said

The Independent UK · Mar 30

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

A federal judge says Minnesota public universities can keep offering in-state tuition and some scholarships to certain students without legal status

The Independent UK · Mar 28

‘We were ready’: Democratic attorneys general lead fight to stop Trump

As some elected leaders choose to play nice with the president, Democratic AGs have done the opposite – to impressive effect

The Guardian - US · Mar 7

Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid freeze

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments over allegations of fraud within the state’s program.

Roll Call · Mar 3

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funds

Vance said last week the administration would ‘temporarily halt’ some Medicaid funding to Minnesota

The Independent UK · Mar 3