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Judge Rejects Block on ICE, Immigration Lawsuit Continues

1/14/2026

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U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez of Minnesota declined to block ICE operations, citing insufficient evidence.
The state filed a lawsuit against federal officials over aggressive immigration enforcement, including confrontations and arrests in Minneapolis, and concerns about detention of tribal members.
The judge set a timeline for further filings and emphasized the case's importance.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported over 2,000 arrests since December.

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U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez of Minnesota declined to block ICE operations, citing insufficient evidence.
The state filed a lawsuit against federal officials over aggressive immigration enforcement, including confrontations and arrests in Minneapolis, and concerns about detention of tribal members.
The judge set a timeline for further filings and emphasized the case's importance.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported over 2,000 arrests since December.