MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge made no immediate decision Wednesday on Minnesota's request to suspend the immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. This comes in the wake of federal agents allegedly pulling individuals from cars, leading to significant tensions in local communities. Protests have erupted frequently, with instances of tear gas and chemical irritants being deployed against demonstrators demanding changes.
Local leaders, following the tragic death of Renee Good, a woman shot by immigration agents, are advocating for a pause in these aggressive actions. State Assistant Attorney General Brian Carter emphasized the immediate need for a cooling down period, asserting that the current approach by law enforcement is infringing upon free speech rights and could pose broader risks to civil liberties.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez assured that the case remains a priority, allowing the Justice Department until Monday to respond to the state's request for a restraining order. Menendez acknowledged the gravity of the matter, referring to the lack of legal precedents that complicate the situation. In response to ongoing enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security reported over 2,000 arrests in Minnesota since December, instigating allegations of racial discrimination against Latino and Somali communities.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remarked, What we see right now is discrimination taking place only on the basis of race. He argues that the aggressive tactics have led to U.S. citizens being mistakenly pulled from the streets, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures for vulnerable populations.
Local leaders, following the tragic death of Renee Good, a woman shot by immigration agents, are advocating for a pause in these aggressive actions. State Assistant Attorney General Brian Carter emphasized the immediate need for a cooling down period, asserting that the current approach by law enforcement is infringing upon free speech rights and could pose broader risks to civil liberties.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez assured that the case remains a priority, allowing the Justice Department until Monday to respond to the state's request for a restraining order. Menendez acknowledged the gravity of the matter, referring to the lack of legal precedents that complicate the situation. In response to ongoing enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security reported over 2,000 arrests in Minnesota since December, instigating allegations of racial discrimination against Latino and Somali communities.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remarked, What we see right now is discrimination taking place only on the basis of race. He argues that the aggressive tactics have led to U.S. citizens being mistakenly pulled from the streets, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures for vulnerable populations.
