{"id":2975,"date":"2026-01-16T17:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usanews1.net\/?p=2975"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:30:05","slug":"judge-refuses-to-halt-ice-ops-in-minnesota-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usanews1.net\/?p=2975","title":{"rendered":"Judge Refuses To Halt ICE Ops in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Judge Declines Immediate Halt<\/strong><\/p>\n

A federal judge declined to immediately block expanded<\/p>\n

immigration enforcement in Minnesota, saying the court<\/p>\n

lacked time to fully assess the state\u2019s emergency request.<\/p>\n

The ruling allows federal operations to continue while further review proceeds.<\/p>\n

Legal Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul sought a<\/p>\n

\u201ctemporary restraining order,\u201d arguing that a surge of ICE<\/p>\n

activity has resulted in unconstitutional arrests, excessive force, and civil liberties violations.<\/p>\n

Complex Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez said the issues<\/p>\n

are \u201cunusually complex\u201d and lack clear precedent,<\/p>\n

making a same-day decision impossible.<\/p>\n

She ordered expedited briefing, with filings due by<\/p>\n

January 19 and January 22, and a ruling expected later in the month.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Tensions<\/strong><\/p>\n

State leaders say aggressive tactics have harmed public trust,<\/p>\n

while federal attorneys argue the actions are lawful and said<\/p>\n

they had \u201clittle time\u201d to respond. Enforcement will continue for now,<\/p>\n

despite heightened scrutiny following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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