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The Prison Churn is Costing Us. Graduated Sanctions Might Help.

The Prison Churn is Costing Us. Graduated Sanctions Might Help.

The Prison Churn is Costing Us. Graduated Sanctions Might Help.

Feb 93 min read

License to Punish Whomever They Choose: How Minnesota Must Respond to the ICE Operation & the Weaponization of the Justice System

License to Punish Whomever They Choose: How Minnesota Must Respond to the ICE Operation & the Weaponization of the Justice System

License to Punish Whomever They Choose: How Minnesota Must Respond to the ICE Operation & the Weaponization of the Justice System

Dec 18, 20255 min read

The Promises and Perils of Powerful Practice Inside Prisons

The Promises and Perils of Powerful Practice Inside Prisons

The Promises and Perils of Powerful Practice Inside Prisons

Dec 12, 20257 min read

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Autumn Road

February 17, 2026

Why does Justin Terrell say the DHS isn't being honest about "Operation Metro Surge"?

WCCO News with Henry Lake

Autumn Road

February 5, 2026

Fact check: How many ICE detainers for MN inmates?

FOX 9

Autumn Road

February 1, 2026

La batalla de Minneapolis: Por qué la ciudad se convirtió en el epicentro de la violencia migratoria de Trump

La Tercera

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