Minnesota federal courts limit operations amid shutdown
The U.S. District Court for Minnesota announced it is shifting to limited operations due to the federal funding lapse tied to the government shutdown, affecting the Minneapolis and St. Paul courthouses. Essential criminal proceedings will continue while some civil matters and court services are curtailed until funding is restored.
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📌 Key Facts
- Minnesota’s federal court system moved to 'limited operations' because of a federal funding lapse
- Essential criminal proceedings continue; some civil matters and services are delayed or reduced
- Impact applies to federal courthouses serving Minneapolis and St. Paul as part of the District of Minnesota
📚 Contextual Background
- Essential federal functions generally continue during a shutdown, including border protection, law enforcement, air traffic control and power grid maintenance.
- A 2019 law requires furloughed federal employees to receive back pay after a government shutdown ends.