Conviction Review Unit Paused | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s Attorney General is pausing its groundbreaking Conviction Review Unit — the state’s only statewide effort to investigate wrongful convictions — after federal funding dried up, forcing layoffs and impossible budget choices. Once hailed as a “model” for conviction integrity work, the unit’s shutdown reflects a painful reality: correcting justice system errors can’t survive without financial support. While officials hope to revive the unit someday, for now, the pause means no more reviews — and no more chances to fix past mistakes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…