Hearing in Duluth School lawsuit versus Homeland Security scheduled

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DULUTH, Minn. – The federal lawsuit from the Duluth School District, along with the Fridley School District and a teacher’s union, is slated to have a hearing on April 8, 2026.

That will be the first hearing in this case.

It is scheduled for 9:30 AM before Judge Laura M. Provinzino in the United States District Court in St. Paul.

There have been dozens of court filings in the case so far, but this hearing would be the first time lawyers for each side meet before a judge in this case.

Lawyers working on the case for the school district are doing it “pro bono” or for free.