MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against a motion to halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, even as a lawsuit continues. Judge Katherine M. Menendez denied a preliminary injunction sought by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, which argued that the Department of Homeland Security is infringing on constitutional protections. The lawsuit aimed for a swift order to curtail or stop the enforcement actions, but U.S. Department of Justice lawyers described it as 'legally frivolous.' The controversy has intensified following two fatal shootings by federal officers in the city: Renee Good on January 7 and Alex Pretti on January 24, raising urgent questions about the safety and accountability of such enforcement operations.}
Federal Judge Upholds Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota Amid Controversy
Federal Judge Upholds Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota Amid Controversy
A federal judge has ruled against halting the ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, as concerns rise over constitutional violations amidst fatal incidents involving federal officers.
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Katherine M. Menendez denied a request to stop immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, despite the ongoing lawsuit from the state Attorney General and local mayors claiming violations of constitutional rights. The legal challenges arise following two fatal shootings involving federal officers, intensifying debates on enforcement practices and public safety.
