Minneapolis courts to weigh federal immigration surge legality
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Minneapolis officials are asking federal courts to halt the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge after two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents, including the Jan. 24 killing of Alexander Pretti. State and city lawyers filed suits arguing the crackdown usurps local authority and restricts investigations. A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to pause the operation; another judge will hear evidence-access claims in Pretti's death. Protests have spread nationwide, and local leaders demanded independent, transparent probes. Federal officials contend agents faced threats, while videos and local officials show conflicting accounts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Dec. 1, 2025 — Operation Metro Surge launched by federal immigration authorities in Minnesota.
- 2. Jan. 7, 2026 — Renée Good shot by ICE agent; prompted local protests.
- 3. Jan. ~12, 2026 — Minnesota and cities filed suit challenging the federal crackdown (five days after Good's shooting).
- 4. Jan. 24, 2026 — Alexander (Alex) Pretti shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
- 5. Late Jan. 2026 — Federal court hearings scheduled on the legality of the operation and access to evidence.
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