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8th Circuit Seeks Help Amid Overwhelmed Immigration Courts

2/7/2026

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Judges Reject Immigration Policy

The 8th Circuit asked neighboring states for help as Minnesota's courts are overwhelmed with immigration cases.
The Justice Department's guidance classifies noncitizens as 'applicants for admission,' creating detention.
Judge Daniel Traynor, appointed by President Donald Trump, has ruled against detainees in most cases.
Nationally, 347 judges have rejected the administration's policy in over 2,500 cases.

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Judge Upholds Immigration Deployment

A federal judge in Minnesota denied blocking the deployment of 3,000 immigration agents under Operation Metro Surge.
The judge ruled that state and local governments did not prove the deployment violated constitutional rights.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found inadequate access to menstrual products in federal prisons and detention centers.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to implement GAO recommendations, drawing criticism from advocates for incarcerated people.

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Judges Reject Immigration Policy

The 8th Circuit asked neighboring states for help as Minnesota's courts are overwhelmed with immigration cases.
The Justice Department's guidance classifies noncitizens as 'applicants for admission,' creating detention.
Judge Daniel Traynor, appointed by President Donald Trump, has ruled against detainees in most cases.
Nationally, 347 judges have rejected the administration's policy in over 2,500 cases.

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