Judge Denies Minnesota Request to Stop Federal Immigration Crackdown
The operation, involving nearly 3,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers over the past month, is part of what the Trump administration calls “Operation Metro Surge.” The campaign aims to enforce federal immigration laws by detaining individuals residing in Minnesota without legal authorization and initiating deportation proceedings.
The operations have sparked controversy following several deaths, including the high-profile killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by ICE and CBP agents, which triggered widespread protests in Minnesota and nationally.
In her ruling, Judge Katherine Menendez acknowledged evidence of misconduct, noting that “ICE and CBP agents have engaged in racial profiling, excessive use of force, and other harmful actions.”
However, Menendez concluded that halting the operation would undermine federal efforts to enforce immigration law. “Ultimately, the Court finds that the balance of harms does not decisively favor an injunction,” she wrote, adding that the federal activities “have had, and will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking, consequences on the State of Minnesota, the Twin Cities, and Minnesotans.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed disappointment with the decision and said he intends to appeal, criticizing the operation for creating fear and disruption rather than enhancing public safety.
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