Suit seeks to reduce the number of agents back to levels before ICE launched its so-called ‘Operation Metro Surge’ last month A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti – a sign that the Trump administration’s accounting of events may face bipartisan scrutiny. The Republican chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Andrew Garbarino , has sought testimony from leaders at ICE, Customs and Border Protection and US Citizenship and Immigration Services, saying “my top priority remains keeping Americans safe”, the Associated Press is reporting. Continue reading...
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MON · 2026-01-26 · 10:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0126-10654
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Judge to hear case on Minnesota’s ICE crackdown after killings by federal agents – US politics live
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.
Yohannes LoweThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-26 · 10:23 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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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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“my top priority remains keeping Americans safe”
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Andrew Garbarino has sought testimony from leaders at ICE, Customs and Border Protection and US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Alex Pretti was fatally shot.
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Suit seeks to reduce the number of agents back to levels before ICE launched its ‘Operation Metro Surge’.
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A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota.
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