Government And Institutions

What is a class-action lawsuit?

A class-action lawsuit is a complaint filed by one or multiple plaintiffs on the behalf of a larger group, referred to as a “class."

What is a public defender? 

A public defender serves as someone’s defense attorney for a criminal case when the person cannot afford one or is otherwise unable to obtain one.

What is a grand jury?

A grand jury convenes behind closed doors and examines evidence from a purported crime to decide if there is probable cause.

Minnesota rodeo crowd size during coronavirus raises concern

The state Department of Health and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office imposed a spectator limit at the event. The latest order from Gov. Tim Walz limits outdoor events and entertainment to 250 people who are socially distanced.

Homeland Security resumes Global Entry for New York state

The Department of Homeland Security said it would resume allowing New York state residents to enroll in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs, after the federal government suspended the state's access in February over a state law giving unauthorized immigrants driver's licenses.