MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has opted not to pause the recent surge in immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the Twin Cities while a lawsuit linked to the actions proceeds. Judge Katherine M. Menendez issued her decision on Saturday, denying a preliminary injunction sought by Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The lawsuit, filed this month, contends that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is infringing upon constitutional rights. The plaintiffs sought urgent relief to either halt the enforcement activities or restrict their breadth, but U.S. Department of Justice attorneys have termed the claims as legally frivolous. This legal battle unfolds against the backdrop of heightened tensions, following two fatal incidents involving federal officers in Minneapolis: the shootings of Renee Good on January 7 and Alex Pretti on January 24.
Federal Judge Allows Immigration Enforcement to Continue in Minnesota Amid Lawsuit
Federal Judge Allows Immigration Enforcement to Continue in Minnesota Amid Lawsuit
A federal judge has refused to halt ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and the Twin Cities, despite a lawsuit arguing against the actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security.
In a significant ruling, Judge Katherine M. Menendez denied a request for a preliminary injunction to stop the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. The lawsuit, initiated by Attorney General Keith Ellison alongside the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, claims constitutional violations. This decision comes after two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the intensified enforcement actions.
