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Immigration Crackdown Sparks Protests Over Warrantless Arrest

1/16/2026

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Gibson's Arrest Controversy

Garrison Gibson, a Liberian national, was arrested in Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement crackdown.
His attorney says the arrest violated constitutional rights because agents used a battering ram without a warrant.
Gibson was briefly moved to Texas and then returned to Minnesota due to a legal petition.
Activists protested the raid while Homeland Security plans to send more agents to Minnesota.

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ACLU Challenges DHS

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on January 15, 2026, alleging constitutional rights violations in Minnesota.
The government defends the actions, stating arrests are based on reasonable suspicion, not race or ethnicity.
The filing comes amid unrest and protests against immigration enforcement.
Tensions remain high in Minneapolis after incidents of federal agents using pepper balls and tear gas.

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Gibson's Arrest Controversy

Garrison Gibson, a Liberian national, was arrested in Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement crackdown.
His attorney says the arrest violated constitutional rights because agents used a battering ram without a warrant.
Gibson was briefly moved to Texas and then returned to Minnesota due to a legal petition.
Activists protested the raid while Homeland Security plans to send more agents to Minnesota.

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