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ACLU Sues Federal Agents Over First Amendment Violations

3/5/2026

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a Minnesota suit alleging First and Fourth Amendment violations by federal immigration agents.
Former Minnesota state Senator Matt Little says agents blocked his car and impeded an investigation.
Observers Beth Jackson and Emily Beltz described encounters where agents revealed personal information, creating safety concerns.
The plaintiffs seek court orders to stop such tactics after Ed Higgins faced a violent confrontation with agents.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a Minnesota suit alleging First and Fourth Amendment violations by federal immigration agents.
Former Minnesota state Senator Matt Little says agents blocked his car and impeded an investigation.
Observers Beth Jackson and Emily Beltz described encounters where agents revealed personal information, creating safety concerns.
The plaintiffs seek court orders to stop such tactics after Ed Higgins faced a violent confrontation with agents.