Judge to hear case on Minnesota’s ICE crackdown after killings by federal agents – US politics live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yohannes LoweJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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A judge is set to hear a case regarding Minnesota's "Operation Metro Surge," an ICE crackdown initiated last month. The lawsuit aims to reduce the number of ICE agents to pre-surge levels. This follows the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, prompting increased scrutiny of federal immigration tactics in Minnesota. Republican Congressman Andrew Garbarino, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is seeking testimony from leaders at ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The investigation is driven by concerns about the Trump administration's account of events and a focus on American safety.

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Associated Press 30% US Citizenship and Immigration Services 40% Customs and Border Protection 40% Andrew Garbarino 50% House Homeland Security Committee 50% Alex Pretti 60% Republican Party 60% Operation Metro Surge 70% United States 80% Minnesota ×280% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×290%

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ice crackdown 90% immigration tactics 70% federal agents 70% operation metro surge 60% homeland security 50% bipartisan scrutiny 50% us citizenship and immigration services 40% customs and border protection 40%