Shen for Safety

Opinion | Data center proposals are moving faster than policy in Minnesota We need a moratorium on data centers so the state has time to develop laws to regulate them, the authors write.

AI is moving fast. Our policies need to catch up.
That's why we're urging the Legislature to pass a two-year moratorium on data centers. A statewide strategy matters. Let's get this right.
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Hennepin County Attorney asks public for evidence of misconduct by Bovino, other immigration agents • Minnesota Reformer The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is investigating 17 incidents in which immigration authorities potentially violated the law — including one involving former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovin...

17 incidents. 1 new portal. Your evidence could make the difference.
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State Department switches to OpenAI as US agencies start phasing out Anthropic Three U.S. cabinet agencies on Monday moved ​to cease use of Anthropic's AI products, joining the military in directing staff to use models from rivals such ‌as OpenAI and Google.

Right here in Hennepin County, we have the power to answer that question with an AI Moratorium. It’s time to establish ethical AI usage that protects our people, not just powerful interests.
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Congratulations to delegates Marissa and Gabe! To students: you don’t need to wait for power. Learn the system, then engage to improve it. The future is yours. #Hennepin #Minnesota #Minneapolis #DFL #Caucus

Our courts are not staging grounds for federal immigration enforcement.

These actions make it more difficult, and in some cases impossible, to get victims and witnesses to come to court to testify.

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Minnesota Judge Threatens ICE Chief With Contempt For Violating Immigration Orders The judge said the Trump administration has failed to comply with “dozens” of court orders restricting immigrants from being detained.

The judge said the Trump administration has failed to comply with “dozens” of court orders restricting immigrants from being detained.

The latest: Trump warns Minneapolis mayor is ‘playing with fire’ on immigration policies Minneapolis has a policy prohibiting city officials from enforcing federal immigration law.

The two federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti are on administrative leave, a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said.

A chaotic confrontation, a gun and 10 shots: A frame-by-frame analysis of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti Minnesota Star Tribune analyzed how another encounter with federal agents turned deadly.

Alex Pretti's interaction with federal agents on a Minneapolis street was caught on camera by several bystanders. That video does not support some of the claims made by Trump administration officials about the fatal shooting.

I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story.

An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.

More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.

Today, Chief O'Hara and I met with Border Czar Homan and had a productive conversation. I reiterated that my main ask is for Operation Metro Surge to come to an end as quickly as possible. Public safety works best when it's built on community trust – not tactics that create fear or division.

ICE isn’t just targeting the Twin Cities. There’s horror stories in Mankato, Willmar and across Minnesota. Immigration attorneys are still getting hundreds of calls every day from every corner of the state.

ICE out now.

Our community has been incredibly pivotal in our efforts to bring justice to our neighbors. Please continue to submit photo and video evidence to our evidence portal:

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Throughout the last month, we have shown up for each other, time and again. With all eyes on us, we have demonstrated the profound strength found in unity and compassion. We are so deeply proud to call this place, and its people, home.
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Live: Appeals court decides not to restrict agents' tactics, saying earlier injunction was too vague The injunction will remain blocked while the case is pending in court. U.S. Circuit Judge Raymond Gruender dissented in part.

A federal judge has taken an "extraordinary step" and ordered the head of ICE to appear in court later this week.

At issue is alleged violations of court orders related to immigration cases, including not releasing detainees despite a judge's ruling.

Read the full statement from Micayla Pretti on her brother Alex Pretti “My brother is, and always will be, my hero,” Alex Pretti’s sister said.

Micayla Pretti, the younger sister of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man fatally shot by federal agents over the weekend, released a statement on Monday evening.

Join us for Research Ethics Day!

Today we're highlighting session 1, Research Ethics 2026: Advancing Ethics in a Shifting Landscape. Speakers are Francis Shen, @umnlawschool.bsky.social professor; Christine Grady, former NIH; and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, @jama.com Editor-in-Chief.

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Our community will weather the storm despite the ICE.

My statement after speaking with President Trump this afternoon:

University of Minnesota professor enters Hennepin County attorney race as ‘innovator’ candidate Francis Shen has focused his career on researching the intersection of neuroscience and the law and wants to bring “21st century” prosecution to Hennepin County.

Grateful for the Star Tribune coverage. Our message is simple: every neighborhood deserves to feel safe, and we’re ready to do the work.
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Yesterday we did something big!

I announced my bid for Hennepin County Attorney to a room full of friends, family, and supporters.

My team and I want to thank everyone that joined us for what will be a movement to make a safer Hennepin County! #ShenforSafety