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A federal judge ruled Wednesday not to immediately suspend
the intensified immigration operations being conducted by the federal
government in Minnesota, stating that she does not have enough time to
thoroughly review the legal arguments presented by state and municipal
authorities seeking to halt them.
District Judge Katherine Menendez presided over the first
hearing related to the lawsuit filed by the state of Minnesota and the cities
of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, which seeks to block the increased operations by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents deployed in
various parts of the state.
The plaintiffs maintain that the federal campaign has
resulted in warrantless arrests, excessive use of force, and potential violations
of constitutional rights, and therefore requested a temporary restraining order
to immediately halt the operations while the case is reviewed.
However, the judge chose not to grant the urgent measure,
explaining that the matter raises complex legal issues that require more
detailed analysis before making a decision that could have broad consequences
for both the state and the federal government.
With this ruling, federal operations will continue for now,
while the legal process unfolds. In the coming weeks, both sides must submit
their arguments in writing, after which the court will assess whether to impose
any limitations or suspensions on the federal government's actions.
The decision represents a temporary setback for state and
local authorities, but it does not end the litigation. The case is shaping up
to be a new chapter in the growing confrontation between Minnesota and the
federal government over the scope of immigration enforcement and the limits of
federal agency power in the state.
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