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AG Ellison Slams Trump, Calls for Impeachment Action

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told a DNC event he has sued the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over 50 times.
He criticized federal immigration enforcement, especially "Operation Metro Surge", and accused the administration of targeting Minnesota for Democratic values.
DNC Chair Ken Martin called for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if she is not dismissed.
Ellison urged focusing on the 2026 midterms to gain impeachment power.

History

Historical Context

In 1954, the U.S. initiated Operation Wetback, deporting over 1.1 million undocumented immigrants, primarily Mexicans, amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement. This operation, led by the Immigration and Naturalization Service under President Eisenhower, reflected a shift from the Bracero Program's labor needs to aggressive repatriation efforts. Today, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's critique of federal policies highlights the ongoing struggle between state values and federal immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told a DNC event he has sued the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over 50 times.
He criticized federal immigration enforcement, especially "Operation Metro Surge", and accused the administration of targeting Minnesota for Democratic values.
DNC Chair Ken Martin called for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if she is not dismissed.
Ellison urged focusing on the 2026 midterms to gain impeachment power.

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