MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has stated she will not block the surge in immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the Twin Cities while a related lawsuit remains in court. On Saturday, Judge Katherine M. Menendez denied a preliminary injunction that was requested by state Attorney General Keith Ellison along with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The lawsuit accused the Department of Homeland Security of breaching constitutional protections and sought an immediate order to stop the enforcement actions or to restrict their range. However, attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice have labeled the lawsuit as 'legally frivolous.' Adding to the situation's gravity, federal officers have been involved in the fatal shootings of two individuals on the streets of Minneapolis: Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which has fueled ongoing community concern and unrest.
Minneapolis Federal Judge Upholds Immigration Enforcement Despite Legal Challenges
Minneapolis Federal Judge Upholds Immigration Enforcement Despite Legal Challenges
A federal judge has ruled against halting immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, dismissing a lawsuit from state officials citing constitutional violations.
Federal Judge Katherine M. Menendez has denied a request to stop the increased immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, as the state and city officials challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s actions in court. The judge's decision comes in light of rising tensions following the recent fatal police shootings in Minneapolis.
