Her refusal to grant immediate relief does not resolve the dispute, but it temporarily preserves the status quo while the court prepares for a deeper examination of the claims. The ruling came amid heightened tension in Minnesota, where protests, political pressure, and community fear have grown alongside reports of widespread arrests and controversial enforcement practices.
A federal judge in Minnesota refused to immediately halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The lawsuit was filed earlier in the week by the State of Minnesota, joined by the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, in response to what officials describe as a dramatic surge in activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies. According to the complaint, federal agents have conducted coordinated sweeps throughout the state, resulting in thousands of arrests since December. The plaintiffs allege that these operations have included warrantless detentions, the use of excessive force, and intrusive actions that violate constitutional protections guaranteed under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. At Wednesday’s hearing, attorneys for the state and cities argued that the federal government’s approach has not only endangered individuals directly targeted by enforcement, but has also destabilized entire communities.
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