Official Bluesky account of the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Helping people afford their lives and live with dignity, safety & respect. | ag.state.mn.us Sign up for our Substack: affordingyourlife.substack.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.ushttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mvsijjk2p225In Minnesota, we take pride in our democracy. Whether you’re voting early in person, voting by mail, or visiting your polling place on Election Day, it’s important that you know your rights to vote safely. Remember - voting starts today and runs through November 3! https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Election/Voting-Rights/18 Sep 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsijjk2p225https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mvqrhfv6nc25I repeatedly said Christian Castro would not escape justice in Minnesota. Today, he began facing justice here. Greg Abbott has gotten away with nothing — except turning Texas into a sanctuary state for violent criminals. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/17/ice-agent-christian-castro-charged-shooting-operation-metro-surge-arrested-minneapolis17 Sep 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqrhfv6nc25https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mvljk423rc2iGood news out of D.C.: The Trump-backed Clarity Act failed in the Senate. Yesterday a coalition of 15 AGs and I came out against the bill because it would make it harder to stop cryptocurrency fraud. I’m going to keep fighting to protect Minnesotans from crypto scams. https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/clarity-act-stalls-senate-crypto-185410147.html15 Sep 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvljk423rc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mvj5vtk34k25It’s so absurd that it’s hard to believe: a 63-year-old Michigan coal plant was set to shut down. The plant owners, the community, and defenders of the environment all agreed it should close. But on the eve of the plant’s closure, the Trump administration ordered the owners to keep it open.14 Sep 2026 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj5vtk34k25https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3muzrcwp26s27Welcome back to school, Minnesota!08 Sep 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzrcwp26s27https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3munuq4cokk2cI've said all along that Christian Castro would face justice in Minnesota. And now that he’s finally turned himself in in Texas, he soon will. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/03/ice-officer-charged-with-lying-about-shooting-turns-himself-in-to-feds-ap-source-says04 Sep 2026 02:03 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3munuq4cokk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mul4vctaq22lThe fatal shooting in the Loring Park neighborhood is horrifying. My deepest thoughts are with those killed and hurt, including the police officers injured. I pray for their quick recovery. I fully support responding law enforcement and my office will help in all the ways possible.02 Sep 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul4vctaq22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3msjaytgamk2qMy office works hard to enforce Minnesota's lending laws and help homeowners afford their lives. Our settlement with Unlock Partnership Solutions will see them stop offering predatory home loans and pay $1M to homeowners who were taken advantage of. https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/08/07_Unlock.asp07 Aug 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjaytgamk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mr44hydur226Big news: The coalition of Attorneys General fighting the dangerous Paramount / WB merger has won a temporary restraining order, meaning that the merger is blocked for the duration of our litigation. But we aren't stopping there. We're going to keep pushing to block this costly merger permanently.20 Jul 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr44hydur226https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mqpku733k225Today, I filed a lawsuit to halt the sale of Loon vapes in Minnesota. State law bans e-cigarettes designed to appeal to kids. With flavors like Cotton Candy and Mountain Dude, Loon is in clear violation of that law. I will not let corporations like Loon prey on our children.15 Jul 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpku733k225https://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mnxnc5ek4k2qI was proud to facilitate the mediation process that led to these agreements between the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview. https://www.startribune.com/the-u-and-fairview-finally-have-a-deal-and-it-drops-university-from-their-biggest-hospitals-name/60185477010 Jun 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxnc5ek4k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mnimdxlugk2bThe latest episode of our podcast, Affording Your Life, is out now! We are talking all about the work of the AG's office in Greater Minnesota. Check it out now on Substack or wherever you get your podcasts!04 Jun 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnimdxlugk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mnhz4iwjks2jJoin the Minnesota Attorney General’s office for a dynamic all-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. This year’s topic is Federal Accountability and the Rule of Law. We hope to see you there! Register: tinyurl.com/MNAGO-CLE04 Jun 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhz4iwjks2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mncwil5j6c2uHappy Pride Month, Minnesota! This month, and every month, I am proud to stand with our LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans. I will keep fighting for your right to live with dignity, safety, and respect.02 Jun 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncwil5j6c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmzbm2p6c22vJoin the Minnesota Attorney General’s office for a dynamic all-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. This year’s topic is Federal Accountability and the Rule of Law. We hope to see you there! Register: tinyurl.com/MNAGO-CLE29 May 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmzbm2p6c22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmubwqffnc2sI'm convening community members and stakeholders for a forum about the proposed merger between North Memorial and Sanford Health. Join us Monday, June 8 in Robbinsdale. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/NorthMemorial-Sanford-Forum27 May 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmubwqffnc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmu6u2zj7c2aThe deck is stacked against young people online. Unfortunately, the KIDS Act protects Big Tech instead of our children. I will keep working with my fellow AGs to stand up to social media companies that are trying to turn a profit by harming our children.27 May 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu6u2zj7c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmp427pmnc2zGeorge Floyd, his family, and the people of Minnesota changed history. Together, we showed no one is above the law — and no one is beneath it.25 May 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmp427pmnc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmp2tdrawk2zThis Memorial Day, we remember all of the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, we are holding them and their families in our prayers and gratitude.25 May 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmp2tdrawk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmhon6digs2iLast week, I held a forum to discuss the future of HCMC, a flagship health care institution for MN. Hear from a community member sharing about the importance of HCMC, who provided life-saving care for his sister in law when she suffered a traumatic brain injury.22 May 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhon6digs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmffkepzsc2vExciting news! Our bill, the MAP Act, passed in both the House and Senate and is headed to the Governor's desk to be signed into law. This will give my office more resources to fight fraud and protect vulnerable Minnesotans.21 May 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmffkepzsc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmexh6ogd22vAimee Bock has received the sentence she deserves. I thank federal prosecutors for their years of hard work to hold fraudster-in-chief Bock and the other fraudsters accountable and congratulate them on this outcome. Justice has been done.21 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmexh6ogd22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mmcbiejf622nFor years, I've been fighting to hold Big Oil accountable for deceiving consumers. They're scared, so they ran to Trump for help. Now Trump is suing MN to try to stop our lawsuit. Minnesotans deserve their day in court and we'll keep fighting for it. https://bit.ly/4wLao2k20 May 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcbiejf622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mma6yhpjz22oLast week, I held a forum to discuss the future of HCMC, a flagship health care institution for MN. Hear from a community member sharing about the importance of HCMC providing care for Minnesotans who might not otherwise find the trusted care they need.19 May 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mma6yhpjz22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mm7zfnzq2k2oMinnesota Valley threatened to shut off the power for a Minnesotan who requires life-sustaining medical equipment. This was as cruel as it was unlawful. We went to court after hours, and we won. I will not allow any business to put their profit before Minnesotans’ survival.19 May 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7zfnzq2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mm5mdfsqds2tNobody is above the law, including ICE agents. The State of Minnesota must hold people accountable for violating the law and for harming Minnesotans. I support the filing of these charges, and I am working closely with @hennepinatty.bsky.social Moriarty to ensure we reach a just outcome here.18 May 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5mdfsqds2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mm5gqnmqo22lMy Medicaid Fraud Control Unit recently seized $1.2 million from someone we convicted of defrauding Medicaid. Now, we're going after another $650,000 in the fraudster's bank account. I will continue to aggressively prosecute Medicaid fraud and fight to recover stolen tax dollars. https://www.fox9.com/news/medicaid-fraudster-wants-shield-bank-account-from-prosecutors18 May 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5gqnmqo22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mlw54fxsg22bOn Wednesday, I held a forum to discuss the future of HCMC, a flagship health care institution for MN. Hear from a family physician in Greater MN about the critical role HCMC plays in providing both care across the state and training the next generation of doctors.15 May 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw54fxsg22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mltkgwmt4s2iI am pleased that yesterday’s budget agreement includes the funding Minnesota needs to expand my nation-leading Medicaid fraud-fighting team.14 May 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltkgwmt4s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ag.state.mn.us/post/3mlrgkn6cr22jTonight, I’m convening community members and stakeholders for a forum on the future of Hennepin County Medical Center, a flagship health care institution that Minnesotans across the state rely on in numerous ways. Stream our conversation now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYCwOBN5w4413 May 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:3htypbxa34qaqmdxasb7lxe4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrgkn6cr22j