A federal judge on Saturday denied a state government request to block the Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. District Court Judge Katherine Menendez pointed out that the immigration enforcement operation 'has had, and will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking consequences on the State of Minnesota'. However, she noted that state officials did not prove that the surge of ICE agents was unlawful. This ruling comes as thousands nationwide protested the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents, which have sparked public outcry and criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum. Organizers have called for a 'National Shutdown' advocating for people to refrain from work and school to protest funding for ICE. The controversial initiative, dubbed Operation Metro Surge, aims to target serious criminal offenses but has been criticized for impacting innocent individuals. Demonstrations continue in Minnesota and across other major U.S. cities as calls for accountability and policy change grow.
Federal Judge Upholds ICE Operations Amid Nationwide Protests in Minnesota
Federal Judge Upholds ICE Operations Amid Nationwide Protests in Minnesota
A federal judge has denied a request to block the surge of ICE agents deployed in Minnesota, prompting large-scale protests against the recent immigration enforcement practices linked to fatalities.
A federal judge ruled against a state's request to stop the deployment of thousands of ICE agents in Minneapolis, citing a lack of legal evidence of unlawful actions. The ruling comes amidst a wave of nationwide protests following the shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents. Critics argue the operations target innocent migrants and that there's a history of excessive force and profiling among ICE agents. Public demonstrations have been organized in response to these events, calling for justice and an end to federal actions deemed harmful.
