Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Oliver MilmanJanuary 31, 2026 at 07:41 PM

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A federal judge denied Minnesota's request to halt Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis. The state, along with Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed a lawsuit after two deaths connected to the operation sparked protests. They argued the Trump administration violated the 10th Amendment, infringing on state autonomy. Judge Menendez acknowledged the operation's impact and allegations of misconduct by ICE and CBP agents, but stated the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a violation of the 10th Amendment. The US attorney general celebrated the ruling as a victory for federal law enforcement. The state's lawyer claimed the situation was unprecedented, describing the agents as an "army" deployed to Minneapolis.

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Joe Biden 40% Brian Carter 50% St Paul 50% Pam Bondi ×260% Alex Pretti 60% Donald Trump ×270% Renee Good 70% Kate Menendez ×380% Operation Metro Surge ×590% Minneapolis ×590% Minnesota ×590% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×495%

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ice 100% immigration and customs enforcement 90% operation metro surge 80% federal judge 70% lawsuit 60% 10th amendment 60% minneapolis 50% federal intervention 50% racial profiling 40% excessive use of force 40%