Department of Human Rights

Senate Confirms IRRR and Human Rights Commissioners Thursday

by Senator Kari Dziedzic
March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

DFL Majority Leader Dziedzic Says Approval of Ida Rukavina, Rebecca Lucero Allows Those Important Agencies to Move Forward Without Disruption

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic (DFL-Minneapolis) said today that the Senate has confirmed both Ida Rukavina as Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commissioner, and Rebecca Lucero as Department of Human Rights Commissioner. The approvals will help ensure that both those important agencies can get work done on behalf of Minnesota without disruption.

Senator Latz, Senator Hayden Respond to Senate Republican Request for Department of Justice Investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

by Senator Ron Latz
June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

Senate Republicans called into question the ability of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to conduct a fair and impartial investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department for civil and human rights abuses. Senators Ron Latz and Jeff Hayden issued the following response.

Senator Carlson Statement on Department of Human Rights Investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

by Senator Jim Carlson
June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

It was announced that the Minnesota Department of Human Rights filed a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department and would be investigating the department for systemic discrimination against people of color. In response, Senator Jim Carlson released the following statement.

Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent Praises Dept. of Human Rights Action on Death of George Floyd

by Senator Susan Kent
June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights filed a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department. The Commissioner of Human Rights, Rebecca Lucero, also announced she will lead an investigation to determine if the Minneapolis Police Department violated the… Read More »Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent Praises Dept. of Human Rights Action on Death of George Floyd