Judge declines to halt Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota despite fatal shootings as lawsuit proceeds | Fortune

A federal judge, Katherine M. Menendez, has declined to temporarily halt the increased immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, dubbed “Operation Metro Surge,” as a lawsuit brought by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul moves forward. The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security is violating constitutional protections, specifically the 10th Amendment, by infringing on state sovereignty. The federal government contends the surge is necessary to remove criminal immigrants and address hindrances caused by local “sanctuary laws and policies.” Minnesota officials argue the operation is retaliatory after previous attempts to withhold federal funding failed. The judge stated she was hesitant to grant a preliminary injunction because the likelihood of either side ultimately succeeding in court was unclear, citing evidence supporting both arguments regarding motivation. The ruling was praised by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. This decision comes after two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis – Renee Good on January 7th and Alex Pretti on January 24th – raising concerns about the operation’s impact.

(Source：Fortune)