$44,000 can change the equation for a family trying to buy a home. Our lawsuit alleges that one energy mandate contained in Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus law could add at least that much to the cost of a new two-story home with no prior scrutiny. KLGR takes a closer look at the case and what’s at stake for Minnesota builders and homebuyers: myklgr.com/local-news/24-omn…

One bill is supposed to have one subject. So what happens when it has dozens? That’s the constitutional question at the heart of our latest case on behalf of Minnesota builders. Watch FOX 9’s coverage of the lawsuit!

Over 1,400 pages. Nine separate bills. Seventy-three articles. One final package. That’s at the center of UMLC’s newest lawsuit challenging how Minnesota’s 2024 mega-omnibus law was passed. KTTC has more on the case: kttc.com/video/2026/10/19/la…

At the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today: UMLC Senior Appellate Counsel Nick Nelson argued on behalf of Pollyann Sorcan in her First Amendment case against Rock Ridge School District. The case centers on whether the district retaliated against Sorcan, an elected school board member, for speaking out on matters of public concern. UMLC is proud to continue defending her free speech rights and holding government accountable.

This case is bigger than one industry. It’s about how laws are made. “Builders and small businesses should not be subject to sweeping regulations enacted through an unconstitutional process,” said UMLC President Doug Seaton. UMLC is asking the court to enforce the constitutional limits placed on the Legislature. Read more about the case: umlc.org/minnesota-builders-…

The Constitution doesn’t disappear at the end of a legislative session. Minnesota’s Constitution requires legislation to follow limits on subject matter and title. UMLC Senior Appellate Counsel Nicholas Nelson explains why bundling sweeping, unrelated provisions into one massive bill raises a constitutional problem. umlc.org/minnesota-builders-…

A new two-story house in Minnesota could cost an average of $44,000 more under the omnibus law’s residential energy mandate, according to our lawsuit. Today, we announced a new constitutional challenge to the law on behalf of two Minnesota building industry associations. Read more: umlc.org/minnesota-builders-…

Nine bills. Seventy-three articles. More than 1,400 pages. One vote in the last few minutes of the legislative session. UMLC is representing the Central Minnesota Builders Association and Rochester Area Builders Inc. in a new constitutional challenge to Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus law and the construction regulations buried within it. See what we’re challenging: umlc.org/minnesota-builders-…

LIVE NOW: UMLC announces a major new case from the Minnesota State Capitol. We’re challenging Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus law and sweeping regulations affecting builders, businesses and families across the state. Watch the press conference live: youtube.com/watch?v=VE2s0yZI…

We're making a big announcement on Monday! If you don't want to miss it, go to our website and join our email list! kttc.com/video/2026/10/15/ro…

As UMLC Senior Appellate Counsel Nicholas Nelson said, when the government threatens someone’s career and livelihood over constitutionally protected criticism, it should have to answer for it in court. That is exactly what the Eighth Circuit’s decision allows Dr. Scott Jensen’s case to do. Catch up on the latest here: umlc.org/dr-scott-jensens-fr…

The room is ready, and so are we. We are excited to welcome guests to UMLC’s Fall Freedom Forum for an evening focused on freedom, accountability, and the rule of law. Thank you to everyone joining us tonight in support of UMLC’s work

UMLC takes the fight to court when government officials overstep, ignore the law, or threaten constitutional freedoms. Your support helps make that work possible. Stand with UMLC by making a tax-deductible and confidential donation here: secure.anedot.com/upper-midw….

Can a school board punish one of its own members for asking tough questions? That is the issue in UMLC’s First Amendment case on behalf of Pollyann Sorcan, a former Rock Ridge School Board member who says ISD 2909 censured her, stripped her of committee assignments, and tried to block her from attending committee meetings after she questioned board policies. The Eighth Circuit ruled in Sorcan’s favor and reversed the lower court’s dismissal. Now, the case is back in district court for the next steps. UMLC Senior Appellate Counsel Nicholas Nelson will appear at the next hearing on October 22. Elected officials do not lose their First Amendment rights when they take office.

UMLC Senior Appellate Counsel Nick Nelson joined attorneys and legal professionals at the University of St. Thomas School of Law for a panel on The State of Religious Freedom in the United States and Minnesota. Nick discussed Supreme Court First Amendment jurisprudence, including what to expect in the term to come. Thank you to the Christian Legal Society of Minnesota and the Lawyers Guild of St. Thomas More for hosting the conversation.

Boys are boys, and girls are girls. 16 Minnesota school districts have been put on notice. umlc.org/16-minnesota-school…

UMLC Managing Attorney Rachel Paulose joined WCCO to discuss Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, the arguments before the Court, and the troubling implications of attempting to address climate change via state-by-state tort liability for the oil industry. audacy.com/wccoradio/podcast…

The fight over sex-based policies in Minnesota schools is not new. In January, the U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office for Civil Rights and HHS had referred the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State High School League matter to the Department of Justice. Now, UMLC is asking OCR to investigate policies in 16 Minnesota school districts. If you live in one of these districts and have information, please reach out! umlc.org/16-minnesota-school…

Sixteen Minnesota school districts are now facing scrutiny over policies UMLC argues violate Title IX, constitutional parental rights, and federal law. As Doug Seaton rightfully said: “Boys are boys, and girls are girls, no matter what Attorney General Ellison or some school districts say.” alphanews.org/feds-urged-to-…

UMLC has asked the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to investigate 16 Minnesota school districts over their sexual identity policies. umlc.org/16-minnesota-school…