CRIME & LAW

Federal judge limits detentions, tear gas in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS, a federal judge on Friday barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal officers from detaining or using tear gas against peaceful protesters who were not obstructing authorities during an immigration enforcement operation. U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issued the order in a case filed in December by six Minnesota activists who had been observing ICE and Border Patrol activities since this month. The ruling follows clashes between agents and demonstrators and the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good; it restricts arrests without probable cause and limits use of chemical agents. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 7 original reports from KBAK, MinnPost, Los Angeles Times, WJLA, The Dallas Morning News, The New Indian Express and Pravda EN.

Timeline of Events

December: Six activists file federal lawsuit alleging mistreatment by federal agents.
Late December–January: Thousands observe ICE and Border Patrol enforcement in Twin Cities; confrontations occur.
Jan. 7: Immigration agent fatally shoots Renee Good during an enforcement encounter.
Early January: Reports of arrests, brief detentions, and use of chemical irritants circulate; legal advocacy groups respond.
Friday: U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issues order barring detentions without probable cause and use of tear gas on peaceful observers.