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ACLU Urges Judge to Reinstate Protester Protections Amid Tensions

1/26/2026

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez to reinstate restrictions on federal officers' tactics against Minnesota protesters after a fatal shooting by immigration agents.
Judge Menendez is weighing the request amid heightened tensions.
The Trump administration labeled the request absurd, saying it undermines federal law.
Protests have erupted with opposition from state leaders and businesses.
Polling shows some Trump supporters are concerned about the aggressive approach.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez to reinstate restrictions on federal officers' tactics against Minnesota protesters after a fatal shooting by immigration agents.
Judge Menendez is weighing the request amid heightened tensions.
The Trump administration labeled the request absurd, saying it undermines federal law.
Protests have erupted with opposition from state leaders and businesses.
Polling shows some Trump supporters are concerned about the aggressive approach.