A federal judge on Saturday denied a state government request to block the Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a ruling, District Court Judge Katherine Menendez said the immigration enforcement operation 'has had, and will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking consequences on the State of Minnesota.' However, she stated that state officials had not proved that the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents was unlawful.
The ruling comes as thousands nationwide have taken to the streets to protest against the deadly actions of federal agents, particularly the fatalities of two US citizens. Organizers have scheduled demonstrations in Minneapolis, following protests in cities like New York and Los Angeles on Friday.
The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have sparked a wave of public outrage, leading to criticism from various lawmakers. With a civil rights investigation initiated by the US Justice Department, the judge highlighted evidence of racial profiling and the excessive use of force by ICE agents but remarked that state officials had not provided sufficient metrics to determine when lawful law enforcement turns unlawful.
Nationwide protests dubbed the 'National Shutdown,' called for 'no work, no school, no shopping' on January 30, urging citizens to withdraw support for ICE. Demonstrators gathered to express their discontent while also honoring the victims of the recent ICE-related fatalities, illustrating their struggles through creative protests such as forming 'SOS' signals on frozen lakes. Public figures, including Bruce Springsteen, have also lent their voices against the enforcement actions, emphasizing the need for change.
The ruling comes as thousands nationwide have taken to the streets to protest against the deadly actions of federal agents, particularly the fatalities of two US citizens. Organizers have scheduled demonstrations in Minneapolis, following protests in cities like New York and Los Angeles on Friday.
The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have sparked a wave of public outrage, leading to criticism from various lawmakers. With a civil rights investigation initiated by the US Justice Department, the judge highlighted evidence of racial profiling and the excessive use of force by ICE agents but remarked that state officials had not provided sufficient metrics to determine when lawful law enforcement turns unlawful.
Nationwide protests dubbed the 'National Shutdown,' called for 'no work, no school, no shopping' on January 30, urging citizens to withdraw support for ICE. Demonstrators gathered to express their discontent while also honoring the victims of the recent ICE-related fatalities, illustrating their struggles through creative protests such as forming 'SOS' signals on frozen lakes. Public figures, including Bruce Springsteen, have also lent their voices against the enforcement actions, emphasizing the need for change.
