Judge weighs Minnesota effort to end Operation Metro Surge, presses DOJ lawyers representing ICE

Minnesota is seeking an immediate end to the federal government’s intense immigration operation following Saturday’s second shooting death by federal agents.

By: Andrew Hazzard

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 972

Last Updated: 10 hours, 42 minutes ago

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A federal judge on Monday heard arguments but did not immediately rule on the state of Minnesota’s request for an immediate end to widespread immigration enforcement that has caused fear, chaos and the slaying of two observers on the streets of Minneapolis.

U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Menendez will consider the state’s motion for a temporary restraining order, which seeks to end Operation Metro Surge, which has been described as the nation’s largest ever …

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