Federal judge tells ICE to cool it

Preliminary injunction prevents federal agents from retaliating against demonstrators, using tear gas on peaceable assemblies

By: J. Patrick Coolican

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: January 17, 2026

Words: 427

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A federal agent grabs a demonstrator as they attempt to drive a truck through the area while protesters gather after ICE officers shot and killed a woman through her car window Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 near Portland Avenue and 34th Street. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

A federal judge gave a significant victory to Minnesota protesters and observers of federal officers Friday, granting a preliminary injunction preventing the officers from retaliating against demonstrators.

The ruling …

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