U.S. judge orders curbs on immigration agents’ conduct toward Minnesota protesters
In a significant development amid escalating clashes in Minneapolis, U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issued a preliminary injunction on January 16, 2026, restricting federal immigration agents’ tactics during protests related to Operation Metro Surge. The order, stemming from a lawsuit filed by local activists and residents, prohibits agents from retaliating against peaceful protesters and observers, … Read more