Elizabeth Bentley
MN · Judge, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Elizabeth Bentley has served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals since her appointment in 2024. She directed a civil rights appellate clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School, was special counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, and clerked for Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Where Elizabeth Bentley stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
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Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Authored the Minnesota Court of Appeals opinion in State v. Mya Oo, reversing a drug-possession conviction because officers expanded a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion and the resulting evidence should have been suppressed.
February 9, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: law.justia.com · researched July 12, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Authored the Minnesota Court of Appeals opinion in State v. Mya Oo, reversing a drug-possession conviction because officers expanded a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion and the resulting evidence should have been suppressed.
February 9, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com · researched July 12, 2026
Race Elizabeth Bentley is in:
- Judge - Court of Appeals 1 · November 3, 2026 · Minnesota · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.