CRIME & LAW

Minnesota enforcement, judicial ruling, DOJ probes leaders

PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2026, 9:03 PM ET

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Minneapolis — Federal immigration agents used a battering ram to arrest Garrison Gibson during a Department of Homeland Security enforcement operation that officials say produced more than 2,500 arrests following the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good. A U.S. district judge later ruled Gibson’s arrest unlawful; he was detained during a routine check-in and then released. Separately, the Justice Department has opened an inquiry into whether Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements, a probe reported by CBS News and described to The Associated Press. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 7 — The fatal shooting of Renee Good occurred in Minneapolis.
Following the shooting — DHS initiated a weekslong enforcement operation in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Weekend — ICE agents used a battering ram to arrest Garrison Gibson; video captured the event.
Thursday — U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan ruled Gibson’s arrest unlawful and ordered release.
Friday — Gibson was detained again during a check-in, then released; DOJ opened an inquiry into Walz and Frey.

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Who Benefited

Federal immigration authorities advanced enforcement objectives by conducting a large-scale operation that produced more than 2,500 arrests, according to Department of Homeland Security statements.

Who Impacted

Residents, protesters, and individuals detained experienced heightened tensions, repeated detentions, and legal uncertainty following enforcement actions and the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Good.