Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can’t detain peaceful protesters

Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can’t detain peaceful protesters

A U.S. federal judge has issued a powerful ruling limiting the conduct of immigration officers in Minneapolis, ordering that ICE and other federal agents cannot detain peaceful protesters or observers without clear probable cause or reasonable suspicion of a crime. On January 16, 2026, U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez granted a preliminary injunction in a … Read more

U.S. judge orders curbs on immigration agents’ conduct toward Minnesota protesters

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