Lyft to guarantee rides with service animals across US after blind student denied ride An investigation concluded that Lyft was in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act The Independent UK · Mar 11
US attorney general in Minneapolis to share results of police department probe U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce the findings of a two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the death of George Floyd The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for 'civil rights matter' announcement Attorney General Merrick Garland is heading to Minneapolis to make an announcement in "a civil rights matter." The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Minneapolis NAACP sues city over police spying allegations The Minneapolis NAACP is suing the city of Minneapolis over allegations that police officers used phony social media accounts to spy on activists without a legitimate public safety purpose The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Minn. district settles for $120,000 with teacher who told reporter about legal concerns ST. PAUL, Minn. — When special-education teacher Rachel Wannarka spoke to a reporter in 2018 about required services she said St. Paul Public Schools wasn’t providing her students, she hoped it would serve as a call to action. Pioneer Press · Nov 28, 2022
Minneapolis police engaged in pattern of racial discrimination, inquiry finds Report released by Minnesota’s human rights department says agency and city will negotiate an agreement to address problems The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2022
Report reveals decade of ‘repugnant’ police racism in Minneapolis Police regularly used slurs and extra force against Black people, state audit finds The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Report: Minneapolis police engaged in pattern of illegal racial discrimination MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination in violation of the state's civil rights law, according to a scathing report published Wednesday morning by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022