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Judge to Hear Lawsuit Against ICE Operations in Minnesota

1/29/2026

Center

Ellison Challenges ICE

A federal judge in Minnesota will hear arguments on a lawsuit to halt a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Minneapolis and St. Paul say enforcement violates the 10th Amendment and causes fear.
The Justice Department has labeled the lawsuit legally frivolous.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and local officials seek accountability through impartial investigations into the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Right

Paul Demands Testimony

Senator Rand Paul demands testimony from the heads of ICE, CBP, and USCIS regarding the Minnesota shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
He argues for oversight of DHS funding, which rose under the Trump administration.
Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding, risking a shutdown.
Paul aims to ensure taxpayer dollars fund effective immigration enforcement.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in March.

Left

Noem Faces Impeachment

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces escalating impeachment calls after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with 111 Democrats supporting impeachment.
Footage contradicts Noem's claims that Pretti brandished a weapon.
Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3.
Investigations into Noem's conduct are underway.

History

Historical Context

The Tenth Amendment, ratified in 1791, reserves powers not granted to the federal government for the states, reflecting the principle of federalism. Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, argue that recent ICE operations violate state rights, echoing historical tensions over state sovereignty. This legal challenge could reshape the balance of power in immigration policy, reminiscent of past conflicts over states' rights.

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Ellison Challenges ICE

A federal judge in Minnesota will hear arguments on a lawsuit to halt a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Minneapolis and St. Paul say enforcement violates the 10th Amendment and causes fear.
The Justice Department has labeled the lawsuit legally frivolous.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and local officials seek accountability through impartial investigations into the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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