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Minnesota has taken legal action against the US president's administration, aiming to halt an influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state. The lawsuit, presented by Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison, claims the federal deployment constitutes an unconstitutional "federal invasion," resulting in disorder and violence. An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old, last week, heightening tensions and sparking large-scale protests.

The lawsuit requests a federal court to deem the operation illegal. The Trump administration, dismissing the legal action as "baseless," insists the agents are essential for targeting undocumented migrants and ensuring safety. Keith Ellison highlighted that the deployment breached Minnesota's sovereign authority to safeguard its residents' health and wellbeing during a recent news conference.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused ICE of racial profiling, leading to increased emergency calls and added strain on local police resources. Ellison condemned the presence of "thousands of armed, masked, and poorly trained federal agents" in the state, asserting Minneapolis faced persecution due to its political stance. An official from the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, shot back, labelling the lawsuit "prioritising political agendas over public safety."

Ellison and local prosecutors are pressing for the swift issuance of a temporary restraining order, possibly as early as Tuesday, to stop the incoming agents. The ICE operation, titled Operation Metro Surge, aims to bolster agent numbers to address illegal immigration and crime, with around 2,000 agents already deployed and more anticipated.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed Fox News that additional agents would be sent to uphold safety for both ICE and Border Patrol teams currently active in the area. The legal challenge echoes actions taken by Illinois and Chicago, who filed a similar lawsuit describing a federal "occupation."

The contentious shooting of René Good has sparked debates nationwide regarding federal law enforcement in US cities. Local authorities contest the federal accounts that initially claimed Good attempted to run over agents, arguing the shooting was unwarranted. An FBI investigation into the incident is underway, but local officials have reported being excluded from the process, reported the BBC.

Key Takeaways

• Minnesota sues the Trump administration to stop ICE agent surge.

• The lawsuit follows the controversial shooting of Renee Good.

• Federal and local tension rises as more agents are planned for deployment.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2026-01-13

 

 

Great idea, pour fuel on the fire!

These leftists really are determined to destroy the country.

I guess it's easier to tear things down than to build them. Kinda sad though...

Trumps Gestapo !!!