ATTORNEY GENERAL: LUNCH SHAMING ISN’T LEGAL UNDER MINNESOTA LAW
MINNESOTA – On the 2nd Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Attorney General Keith Ellison joins President Joe Biden for the historic signing of the Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety. The executive order creates a national registry of officers fired for misconduct, directs law enforcement agencies to modify their use-of-force policies, restricts tactics like chokeholds and no-knock warrants, and more. This executive order creates much-needed changes to how we approach public safety in our county.
By Alex Chhith, Star Tribune
"Minnesota law is clear: Students whose families are struggling to afford their lives cannot be denied a regular school lunch or offered a substandard alternate meal in place of a regular lunch," Ellison said in the release. "That practice is another form of 'lunch shaming' that is an affront to the dignity of those students and is not allowed under the law."
An alternate meal brings negative attention, leading to a student being clearly identified by peers and stigmatizing the student, Ellison wrote in his opinion. He also questioned if providing the same spartan meal every day for as long as a meal debt stands would follow federal nutrition requirements.
ICYMI: ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON JOINS PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR HISTORIC SIGNING OF PUBLIC SAFETY REFORM EXECUTIVE ORDER
MINNESOTA – On the 2nd Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Attorney General Keith Ellison joins President Joe Biden for the historic signing of the Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety. The executive order creates a national registry of officers fired for misconduct, directs law enforcement agencies to modify their use-of-force policies, restricts tactics like chokeholds and no-knock warrants, and more. This executive order creates much-needed changes to how we approach public safety in our county.
MINNESOTA – On the 2nd Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Attorney General Keith Ellison joins President Joe Biden for the historic signing of the Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety. The executive order creates a national registry of officers fired for misconduct, directs law enforcement agencies to modify their use-of-force policies, restricts tactics like chokeholds and no-knock warrants, and more. This executive order creates much-needed changes to how we approach public safety in our county.
Throughout his career, Attorney General Keith Ellison has been a strong leader of public safety reform. In 2019, AG Ellison and the Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington convened a historic working group — bringing together police, prosecutors, judges, and criminal justice reform advocates — to determine how to reduce deadly-force encounters with law enforcement. No other group like it exists in America. Three months before the death of George Floyd, the working group released 28 recommendations on how to reduce deadly-force encounters, several of which have already been signed into law.
Attorney General Ellison is also on the front lines of prosecuting violent crimes across Minnesota. Prosecutors in Greater Minnesota who often lack the resources to prosecute major violent crimes turn to the Attorney General’s office for help. Since Keith Ellison became Attorney General in 2019, his office has prosecuted 38 of these cases across 22 counties, and prosecutors across the state trust him to hold dangerous criminals accountable. Senate Republicans have blocked Attorney General Keith Ellison’s 3 times in 3 years multiple budget requests before the current spike in crime to help county attorneys in Greater Minnesota prosecute and bring justice to crime victims and their families.
Keith Ellison is working hard as the people's lawyer to take on the most serious and violent criminal cases for prosecutors across the state, protect Minnesotans from fraud and abuse, and protect families’ pocketbooks from price gouging and corporate bad actors.
About Keith Ellison for Attorney General
Attorney General Keith Ellison is running for reelection to keep helping Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. To learn more about the campaign and get involved, visit KeithEllison.org.
ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON STATEMENT ON ROBB ELEMENTARY SHOOTING
MINNESOTA – Attorney General Keith Ellison released the following statement following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School: “My heart breaks for the families of Robb Elementary. No parent or society should ever have to endure this. No child or teacher should have to fear their classroom. Until we end the toxic unlimited availability of guns, we won’t have real safety in our schools or our communities. We don’t have to accept this. Everyone has a right to be safe and we know what we need to do to make it so. What we have lacked is the political will to do it. The situation is intolerable and everyone must demand we do better. A better world is within our reach—but only if we act.”
MINNESOTA – Attorney General Keith Ellison released the following statement following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School:
“My heart breaks for the families of Robb Elementary. No parent or society should ever have to endure this. No child or teacher should have to fear their classroom. Until we end the toxic unlimited availability of guns, we won’t have real safety in our schools or our communities. We don’t have to accept this. Everyone has a right to be safe and we know what we need to do to make it so. What we have lacked is the political will to do it. The situation is intolerable and everyone must demand we do better. A better world is within our reach—but only if we act.”
States have the right to make laws that reduce gun violence. Attorney General Keith Ellison has long been a vocal leader on gun safety reform. He is working with local community leaders here in Minnesota to develop and implement efforts to reduce gun violence on our streets. Attorney General Keith Ellison is leading to fight gun violence by:
Limiting the Sale of Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Magazines - In January 2021, AG Ellison joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in supporting California’s gun law, which regulates the sale of long arms and semi-automatic rifles to individuals under the age of 21.
Supporting Child and Teen Gun Safety - In March 2021, Attorney General Ellison joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Mitchell v. Atkins in support of implementing firearm regulations, such as age-based sales restrictions and background checks to reduce the prevalence of gun violence. Mitchell v. Atkins is held in abeyance pending the case of Jones v. Becerra.
In September 2021, Attorney General Ellison joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Hirschfeld v. Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco, and Explosives, in defense of federal statutes and regulations that prevent underage individuals (e.g., 18-to-20-year-olds) from purchasing handguns from federally licensed dealers.
In October 2021, Attorney General Ellison joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in National Rifle Association v. Commissioner, Florida Department of Law Enforcement in support of Florida’s common-sense law limiting the sale of firearms to individuals over the age of 21.
Limiting Guns in Public Spaces, Including Through Concealed Carry - Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, defending New York’s law regulating when individuals may obtain a license to carry firearms in public. Attorney General Ellison and the coalition argued that the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution “does not provide Americans with an unrestricted right to carry loaded firearms in virtually all public places,” but instead, allows states to enact policies regulating public carry that are tailored to local public safety concerns and needs.
In September 2021, Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lara v. Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to defend Pennsylvania’s gun law, which limits the issuance of concealed-carry licenses to people ages 21 and up. The coalition argued that states have the right to enact reasonable, age-based firearm regulations that protect public safety and reduce the prevalence of gun violence.
Regulation of Ghost Gun Kits Under Firearm Requirements - In February 2021, AG Ellison joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting former Former New Jersey Attorney General in the case of Grewal v. Defense Distributed. This is a lawsuit that seeks to prevent states from enforcing their laws against Defense Distributed, a company that disseminates and publishes downloadable files and instructions on dangerous 3D-printed guns (“ghost guns”) on the internet.
In August 2021, AG Ellison joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter asking the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize federal regulations in defining ghost guns as “firearms” under the federal law, to help address the gun violence epidemic and improve public safety.
False Advertising By Firearm Manufacturers and Distributors - In February 2022, AG Ellison joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. et al., supporting Mexico’s lawsuit against a firearm manufacturer and distributor for intentionally marketing their products in a way to facilitate illegal trafficking of weapons.
About Keith Ellison for Attorney General
Attorney General Keith Ellison is running for reelection to keep helping Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. To learn more about the campaign and get involved, visit KeithEllison.org.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON FILES FOR REELECTION
MINNESOTA – On the heels of the DFL convention, where Attorney General Keith Ellison unanimously received the DFL endorsement, officially files for reelection at the Secretary of States' office.
Attorney General Ellison continues to consolidate significant support from key advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, End Citizens United, Collective PAC, and labor unions such as MN AFL-CIO, SEIU MN State Council, and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees’ (MAPE) Political Action Committee.
MINNESOTA – On the heels of the DFL convention, where Attorney General Keith Ellison unanimously received the DFL endorsement, officially files for reelection at the Secretary of States' office.
Attorney General Ellison continues to consolidate significant support from key advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, End Citizens United, Collective PAC, and labor unions such as MN AFL-CIO, SEIU MN State Council, and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees’ (MAPE) Political Action Committee.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released the following statement:
“Serving Minnesotans as Attorney General is my life’s greatest honor. Today, I filed to run for reelection so that I can continue to build on our many accomplishments. I am excited to continue to connect with voters on the campaign trail about how we can continue to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. As Attorney General, I will continue fighting for a fair economy, and protecting Minnesotans against violent crime, fraud, and economic abuse.”
Keith Ellison has been working hard as the people's lawyer to take on the most serious and violent criminal cases for prosecutors across the state, protect Minnesotans from fraud and abuse, and protect families’ pocketbooks from price gouging and corporate bad actors.
About Keith Ellison for Attorney General
Attorney General Keith Ellison is running for reelection to keep helping Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. To learn more about the campaign and get involved, visit KeithEllison.org.
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AG KEITH ELLISON WINS DFL ENDORSEMENT BY ACCLAMATION
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – Attorney General Keith Ellison won the Minnesota DFL Party endorsement for a second term by acclamation today at the DFL State Convention in Rochester.
The DFL endorsement comes as Attorney General Ellison’s continues to consolidate significant support from key advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, End Citizens United, Collective PAC, and labor unions such as MN AFL-CIO, SEIU MN State Council, and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees’ (MAPE) Political Action Committee.
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – Attorney General Keith Ellison won the Minnesota DFL Party endorsement for a second term by acclamation today at the DFL State Convention in Rochester.
The DFL endorsement comes as Attorney General Ellison’s continues to consolidate significant support from key advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, End Citizens United, Collective PAC, and labor unions such as MN AFL-CIO, SEIU MN State Council, and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees’ (MAPE) Political Action Committee.
Attorney General Ellison has been working hard as the people's lawyer to take on the most serious and violent criminal cases for prosecutors across the state, protect Minnesotans from fraud and abuse, and protect families’ pocketbooks from price gouging and corporate bad actors.