Why Use-of-Force Cases Follow a Different Legal Process Than Civilian Arrests In the wake of recent shootings involving federal ICE agents and the subsequent protests in Minneapolis, a common frustration has emerged within our community. Many residents ask: "If a...
Is It Legal to Provide Assistance to Immigrants Targeted by ICE in Minnesota? In the current climate of heightened federal enforcement across the Twin Cities, many Minnesotans are asking a fundamental question: Can I help my neighbor? Whether it is a faith-based...
What Actions Can Be Considered Interference With Immigration Enforcement? Over the past month, our community has seen an unprecedented surge in immigration activity and public response across the Twin Cities. From neighborhood checkpoints to large-scale...
Over the past several days, Minneapolis and surrounding communities have seen large protests following the January 7 shooting death of a woman by an ICE agent. As crowds have grown and police presence has increased, some demonstrators have been arrested, sometimes in...
Wanted in a Homicide Investigation By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney As a Minnesota criminal defense law firm, we work daily with the practical realities of how criminal laws are enforced and how law enforcement decisions affect real people and real cases....