Minnesota Judge Refuses Halt to Immigration Enforcement Surge
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MINNEAPOLIS, A federal judge on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction that sought to stop an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit proceeds. The suit, filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, contends the Department of Homeland Security violated constitutional protections, including the 10th Amendment. The Justice Department called the case legally frivolous. Federal officials say the operation, called Operation Metro Surge, aims to remove criminal immigrants from streets; federal officers have shot two people in January. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Early January 2026: Federal government deploys Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
- Jan. 7, 2026: Federal officers fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- Jan. 24, 2026: Federal officers fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
- Late January 2026: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul file suit alleging DHS constitutional violations and 10th Amendment breaches.
- Jan. 31, 2026: Judge Katherine M. Menendez denies a preliminary injunction, allowing enforcement to continue while litigation proceeds.
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Federal law enforcement agencies benefited by retaining authority to continue Operation Metro Surge, enabling ongoing arrests and prosecutions under federal immigration enforcement priorities while litigation proceeds.
Residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul, particularly immigrant communities, suffered increased federal enforcement presence and potential civil-rights and public-safety consequences while legal challenges move through court.
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