Any ruling, she suggested, could have ramifications beyond Minnesota, potentially influencing how similar enforcement actions are evaluated in other jurisdictions across the country.
State officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, have been outspoken in their criticism of the federal campaign. They argue that the tactics employed by ICE and other agencies have been unnecessarily aggressive and have undermined public trust. Ellison and other leaders claim that the presence of heavily armed federal agents conducting large-scale sweeps has created fear and confusion, particularly in immigrant communities that already feel vulnerable. According to the state, these conditions make it more difficult for local governments to provide essential services and maintain public safety. Federal attorneys pushed back forcefully, asserting that immigration enforcement is a lawful and necessary function of the federal government. They argued that the lawsuit was filed with little notice, giving them limited time to respond, and warned that granting a restraining order could set a precedent that hampers federal authority nationwide. Government lawyers also pointed out that courts have rarely intervened to restrict federal agencies from carrying out their statutory duties across the United States or its territories.
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