Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota

A federal judge denied Minnesota's request to block the Trump administration's surge of ICE agents into Minneapolis. Judge Katherine Menendez acknowledged the potential for "profound" consequences but stated the state failed to prove the deployment was unlawful. The ruling comes amid nationwide protests sparked by the deaths of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, fatally shot by federal agents in January. Demonstrations, including a "National Shutdown," have taken place in cities across the US, protesting ICE's actions and calling for defunding the agency. Protesters are citing concerns about racial profiling and excessive force, alleging that ICE and CBP agents have engaged in harmful actions. The protests are also in response to other deaths caused by ICE, including Silverio Villegas-Gonzales.

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