Monumental Decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court!

Rana Alexander, Standpoint’s Executive Director, was the lead attorney on this case and has been advocating for the privacy and protection of victim rights in criminal cases for years. Confidentiality is one of the most critical tools sexual violence advocates have to allow them to provide essential services to victim-survivors. 

"The Minnesota Supreme Court applied a strict scrutiny standard and it said that the state has a compelling governmental interest in protecting sexual assault victims," said Rana Alexander, executive director of Standpoint. "That is a huge statement from the Supreme Court in recognizing that we are serious in the state of Minnesota about ending sexual violence."

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-supreme-court-hands-privacy-victory-to-sexual-assault-victims/600189894/

See the ruling here: https://www.mncourts.gov/.../Standar.../OPA210880-071322.pdf

New Laws 2022 Agenda Announced

Registration for New Laws 2022 opens next Friday, July 1st at 9am CST. View the full agenda here: https://www.standpointmn.org/2022-new-laws-agenda

The first day of New Laws provides attendees with Special Topic presentations. The second day focuses on changes in statutory and case law, both in Minnesota and federally, that have occurred in the previous year and have an impact on sexual and domestic violence.

For more information and pricing visit: www.standpointmn.org/new-laws

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Save the Date: New Laws 2022!

Save the Date: Standpoint's 2022 New Laws is coming to 5 locations in Minnesota, August-October! Can't join us in person? Sign-up for the virtual session Aug 18-19. Registration opens July 1st, but pick your session and get these dates on your calendar now!

What is New Laws?

The single greatest source of up-to-date legal information related to domestic and sexual violence for: advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, court officials, and other professionals in Minnesota. Day One consists of Special Topics - this year they will be focused on: housing, immigration, and technology. Day Two outlines changes in statutory and case law, both in Minnesota and federally, that impact sexual and domestic violence justice.

https://www.standpointmn.org/new-laws

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