Trump administration urges judge to reject Minnesota's attempt to stop its immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked a federal judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to halt an immigration enforcement surge that has roiled Minneapolis and St. Paul for weeks, while the state argues the sweeps violate constitutional rights after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration officer. In a filing, the Justice Department labeled the lawsuit frivolous, citing DHS authority and over 3,000 arrests under Operation Metro Surge; Judge Menendez has not set a decision date and separately barred federal officers from detaining or tear gassing peaceful protesters, as videos show battering rams, smashed windows and people dragged from cars.