A federal judge is weighing whether to grant a temporary restraining order that would halt a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Minnesota.
During a hearing, attorneys for the state asked U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino Menendez to immediately block what the administration calls Operation Metro Surge.
The lawsuit argues the expanded federal immigration enforcement presence is causing widespread harm and may violate the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
The state told the judge that since the lawsuit was filed, following the shooting of Renee Good, another person, Alex Pretti, was shot and killed by federal agents.
The hearing ended without an immediate ruling. Judge Menendez said the issue is a priority for the court.
Sure, it’ll halt the surge if they choose to follow the judge’s ruling instead of ignoring it. Yes, it’s a good and necessary action despite my expectation that it’s just one more illegal thing they’re going to do.
