US EditionJustice Department sues Minnesota over sanctuary policies
The DOJ argues Minnesota’s sanctuary policies violate federal law and risk public safety by restricting police cooperation with immigration enforcement, naming multiple jurisdictions in the suit.
- The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Monday against Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County, and officials over sanctuary city policies allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
- The lawsuit follows an April executive order by President Trump directing Attorney General Bondi to compile a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, including Minnesota, to enforce compliance with immigration laws.
- The suit challenges local directives limiting cooperation with federal authorities, including Hennepin County's refusal to detain individuals solely for immigration hold requests and critiques Attorney General Keith Ellison's constitutional interpretation.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey affirmed the city's commitment to supporting immigrant communities and expressed confidence in their eventual success, while Attorney General Bondi criticized Minnesota officials for compromising the safety of residents by enabling unlawful sanctuary policies.
- The litigation signals continued federal efforts to enforce immigration policies against sanctuary jurisdictions, while local leaders affirm their commitment to immigrant communities and intend to defend public safety in court.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota and several of its local jurisdictions for implementing “sanctuary policies” that, according to the federal government, interfere with efforts to enforce immigration laws. Read more]]>
DOJ Targets Minnesota's Sanctuary Status
The Department of Justice is going after Minnesota’s sanctuary policies in a new lawsuit, arguing that the state is defying federal law and undermining law enforcement. “Minnesota officials are jeopardizing the safety of their own citizens by allowing illegal aliens to circumvent the legal process,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi. “This Department of Justice will continue to bring litigation against any jurisdiction that uses sanctuary policies…
The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of Minnesota, its two largest cities, and a county for so-called sanctuary policies that, according to the agency, interfere with the federal government’s authority to enforce migration laws. Monday’s lawsuit is addressed to the state, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis. The lawsuit alleges that its policies result in the release of dangerous crimi…
Federal government sues Minnesota over sanctuary policies AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryThe Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Monday over sanctuary policies “that interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of its immigration laws.” “Minnesota officials are jeopardizing the safety of their own citizens by allowing illegal aliens to circumvent the legal process,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. “This Department of Justice will continue to bring…
Duluth News Tribune
Justice Department sues Minnesota over ‘sanctuary policies’
MINNEAPOLIS — The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday night against Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt over “sanctuary policies” that “interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of its immigration laws.” It’s not the first time the federal government has labeled Minnesota as a sanctuary state. In June, Gov. Tim Walz was invited to Congr…
Sahan Journal
NBC NewsJustice Department sues Minnesota over sanctuary policies
This story comes to you from The Minnesota Star Tribune through a partnership with Sahan Journal. The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota and the Twin Cities over their respective immigration enforcement policies. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Monday, argues Minnesota’s “sanctuary” policies that limit police cooperation in federal immigration enforcement violates U.S. law and endangers the public. “Minnesota officials are jeopard…
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