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Judge delays decision as immigration sweeps continue

PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2026, 4:55 PM ET

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MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Wednesday granted the Trump administration additional time to respond to a request to pause aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, while the Pentagon sought military lawyers to assist federal agents. Protesters confronted officers after the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good; another federal officer shot a person in the leg during a separate arrest this week, and officials reported arrests and crowd-control deployments. State and city officials filed suit alleging constitutional violations, and the judge set a deadline for the Justice Department’s response. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 7 — Immigration agent fatally shoots Renee Good during enforcement action in Minneapolis.
Early response — Large federal enforcement presence deploys to Twin Cities; protests escalate.
Lawsuit filed — Minnesota and Minneapolis/St. Paul seek to suspend immigration sweeps and request injunctive relief.
Wednesday hearing — Judge Katherine Menendez gives the Justice Department time to respond and sets a deadline.
This week — A federal officer shoots a person in the leg after reported attack; arrests and tear-gas deployments follow.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 91%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Federal law enforcement and government agencies benefitted through expanded operational authority, potential Pentagon legal assistance, and arrests made during enforcement actions.

Who Impacted

Local residents, protesters, and immigrants suffered injuries, civil liberties concerns, and community disruption amid aggressive enforcement and crowd-control measures.