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Minnesota Star TribuneMonday, 6 April 2026
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Feds’ use of JAG lawyers challenged
Shorthanded DOJ enlists military attorneys to prosecute civilians in Minnesota courts.
The paper frames the deployment of military lawyers in civilian courts as a significant but technical constitutional issue, focusing on the legal pushback regarding the Posse Comitatus Act rather than sensationalising the federal intervention.
Following severe staffing shortages at the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's office, the Department of Justice has begun using military attorneys to handle civilian prosecutions. Defense lawyers are challenging the move in federal court, arguing it violates historical boundaries between military and domestic law enforcement.
“decimated the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's office”
“Scrutinising of federal overreach”
New threats as details of Iran rescue emerge
Attacks on civilian infrastructure could be war crime, scholars say.
Reports on escalating rhetoric from the White House and strategic military developments following an American rescue operation in the Middle East.
Electric car sales slump, Minnesota dealers say
Decline attributed to loss of federal tax credit.
Contextualises a local drop in EV registrations by linking it to the expiration of a major federal tax credit.
Delta eyes luxury lounge for long-haul flyers at MSP
A premium perk for those in business class.
Details a major airline's proposed investment in premium facilities at the local international airport.
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