At Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), we stand with the people of Minneapolis and Saint Paul as they face ongoing fear, disruption and trauma resulting from recent federal enforcement actions and violence in their community. The loss of life – especially the killing of community members peacefully exercising their constitutional rights – and the distress unfolding on the streets of the Twin Cities reverberate far beyond city borders. Moments like this test the strength of our institutions, the resilience of our communities and our shared commitment to justice.

RPLG was founded on principles that directly speak to this moment. Our mission – empowering public agencies to deliver critical services, advocating for social justice, preserving local control, promoting fairness and effectiveness and supporting transparency in all we do — compels us to raise our voices when communities are hurting. We stand for the rule of law and for the people and public servants who work every day to uphold it. We stand for those inside government who fight to protect civil rights, community well-being and democratic values, often with limited resources and under extraordinary pressure.

We believe deeply that strong, self-governing local communities are essential to the health of our nation. When actions undermine trust, erode local authority or inflict fear upon residents, the damage is felt not only in one city but across the entire fabric of American municipal life.

As a firm, we reaffirm our commitment to:

  • Empowering local governments to protect and serve their communities with integrity.
  • Advocating for social justice and the fair treatment of all people.
  • Supporting the public servants who work tirelessly to safeguard rights, provide services and maintain order.
  • Upholding transparency, accountability and the rule of law as foundations of a functioning democracy.
  • Treating our own staff and clients with dignity, respect and compassion while challenging ourselves to grow in skill and understanding.

Today, and every day, we stand with Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We stand with communities experiencing fear and instability. And we stand with public agencies and individuals who are courageously working to restore safety, trust and justice.

RPLG practices throughout California, advising and advocating for public agencies and nonprofits, providing courageous, creative and responsive solutions.