AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration & Courts: Fourteen Minnesota anti-ICE protesters pleaded not guilty in federal court to conspiracy charges tied to a Minneapolis blockade and alleged assaults on officers; prosecutors say they have 20 terabytes of material, with defense challenging how some was obtained. Public Safety & Local Policing: Minneapolis is rolling out “South Side REACT,” shifting from a harm-reduction-only approach to pairing enforcement with social workers and community groups to disrupt open-air drug markets. State Government & Affordability: State Sen. John Jasinski told local officials affordability and fraud are the top issues from the 2026 session, highlighting efforts to reduce vehicle tab fees and strengthen oversight. New Minnesota Laws: As the fiscal year began, Minnesota’s new rules kicked in, including social media mental-health warning requirements and new school safety reporting steps. Elections & Voting Rights: Minnesota joined multistate opposition urging the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule tied to Trump’s “citizenship list” plan for mail ballots. Justice & Clemency Backlash: Minnesota officials faced criticism over a Board of Pardons decision granting clemency to a man convicted of child sexual abuse who was slated for deportation.
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