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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Local leaders addressed the ongoing ICE surge in Minnesota as residents report numerous confrontations with federal agents.
Minnesota lawmakers held a virtual town hall in response to the ongoing ICE surge in the state.
During the town hall, they presented information on citizens' rights as well as resources for people impacted by the ongoing operations.
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Rep. Emmer responds to ICE operations in Minnesota
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Rep. Emmer: Walz should be 'celebrating' ICE agents
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who represents Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, said ICE agents should be allowed to work with local law enforcement to carry out their duties in the state.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who represents Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, said Gov. Walz should be "celebrating" the work that ICE agents are doing in the state.
Rep. Emmer added that local law enforcement should be allowed to work with ICE agents to carry out their duties.
Judge grants ICE restraining order
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ACLU MN files lawsuit against Trump administration
ACLU Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
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A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a temporary restraining order that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining, or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a temporary restraining order that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining, or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Menendez initially declined to bring an immediate end to the ICE surge in Minnesota during a court hearing two days earlier, instead ruling to fast-track arguments in the lawsuit, while demanding federal authorities submit its response by Monday, Jan. 19.
The State of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed the lawsuit and motion for a temporary restraining order in an attempt to bring an end to the ICE surge that is underway in Minnesota.
In its argument, the state cites "harm" brought by the surge, including the shooting of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an ICE agent a week ago, among other conflicts.
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