A federal judge in Minnesota has intervened in a notable immigration case, ruling that the arrest of Garrison Gibson, a Liberian man, by heavily armed immigration agents was unconstitutional. Judge Jeffrey Bryan stated that agents violated Gibson's Fourth Amendment rights by forcing their way into his home without a warrant or consent. This ruling, termed a 'blatant constitutional violation' by Gibson’s attorney, Marc Prokosch, follows a wave of immigration arrests in the state, where the Department of Homeland Security claims to have apprehended over 2,500 individuals since November 29. Gibson's case draws attention to the controversial tactics employed by immigration officials, as well as the current climate of fear surrounding raids in the Twin Cities. While Gibson had been previously ordered removed from the U.S. due to a past felony drug conviction—which has since been dismissed—he had been living legally in the country under an order of supervision. This case underscores the additional complexities immigrants face under U.S. immigration laws and the ongoing debate over enforcement practices in Minnesota.
Judge Rules Immigration Agents Violated Rights in Minnesota Arrest
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the release of a Liberian man arrested by immigration agents, stating their actions violated his constitutional rights.
Garrison Gibson, a Liberian man detained by immigration officials, was ordered released by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan after the court found that agents unlawfully entered his home without a warrant. The decision highlights concerns regarding due process amid increased immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota. Gibson, who has been living under a supervision order, faces a complicated legal history but was previously released without significant criminal issues. The ruling comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions around immigration policies in the Twin Cities.
