MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is urging a judge to reject efforts by Minnesota and its largest cities to stop the ongoing immigration enforcement surge that has created turmoil in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Justice Department labeled the lawsuit, filed in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration officer, as 'legally frivolous.' Officials argue that the Department of Homeland Security is rightfully exercising its legal authority to enforce immigration laws. They credit Operation Metro Surge for enhancing public safety with over 3,000 arrests.
Simply put, Minnesota seeks a veto over federal law enforcement, Justice Department attorneys stated.
However, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison contends that the federal government is infringing upon constitutional rights through unprecedented and poorly trained enforcement operations. He emphasized the need to halt this 'invasion.'
The January 12 lawsuit aims to restrict or end the enforcement actions, with more legal filings expected, and the timetable for a decision from U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez remains uncertain.
Ilan Wurman, a constitutional law expert from the University of Minnesota, expressed skepticism about the state’s legal arguments, affirming that federal authority supersedes state laws in matters of immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, concerns have emerged from advocates regarding the transparency of arrest data, with reports of U.S. citizens unjustly detained alongside undocumented individuals. The escalating protests against ICE actions have seen confrontations between the community and federal officers, including allegations of police brutality.
Looking ahead, President Trump has considered invoking an 1807 law to send federal troops to Minnesota, although his public statements have since softened.
Simply put, Minnesota seeks a veto over federal law enforcement, Justice Department attorneys stated.
However, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison contends that the federal government is infringing upon constitutional rights through unprecedented and poorly trained enforcement operations. He emphasized the need to halt this 'invasion.'
The January 12 lawsuit aims to restrict or end the enforcement actions, with more legal filings expected, and the timetable for a decision from U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez remains uncertain.
Ilan Wurman, a constitutional law expert from the University of Minnesota, expressed skepticism about the state’s legal arguments, affirming that federal authority supersedes state laws in matters of immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, concerns have emerged from advocates regarding the transparency of arrest data, with reports of U.S. citizens unjustly detained alongside undocumented individuals. The escalating protests against ICE actions have seen confrontations between the community and federal officers, including allegations of police brutality.
Looking ahead, President Trump has considered invoking an 1807 law to send federal troops to Minnesota, although his public statements have since softened.
