Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

Judge hears Minnesota's challenge

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge heard arguments Monday over Minnesota's challenge to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement crackdown, posing skeptical questions to both sides about the effort that led to federal officers shooting and killing two people.

Duluth councilors answer call, vow to consider ICE protections

DULUTH — Concerned citizens packed the city council chambers Monday night to implore elected officials take steps to protect residents from federal immigration enforcement actions that have turned violent and deadly in recent weeks. While the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents both occurred in Minneapolis, Julia Covert warned: "Just because the worst of it hasn't reached us yet, d…

Trump sends top border official to Minneapolis after backlash

• State, cities of Minneapolis and St Paul ask court to pause operation• Federal judge hears arguments whether the deployment of federal officers violates state’s sovereignty• White House dismisses concerns as Congress Democrats threaten to hold up funding unless ICE reformed MINNEAPOLIS: In a bid to regain control over an escalating crisis sparked by the second killing of a protester against his administration’s militarised immigration raids, U…

Minnesota Is Raising Unprecedented Constitutional Issues

A federal judge heard arguments on Jan. 26, 2026, as the state of Minnesota sought a temporary restraining order to stop the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in the state. The administration has sent some 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota, and attorneys for the state have argued, in part, that it amounts to an unconstitutional occupation, on 10th Amendment grounds. The post Minnesota Is Raising Unprecedented Constitut…

Judge hears Minnesota's arguments for ending ICE surge

A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments on whether to expel ICE agents from the state and put an end to the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement. The hearing comes as state and local leaders warn that ICE’s actions have pushed them into crisis. They also argue it's an unconstitutional occupation under the Tenth Amendment. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mary McCord.

Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented

A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.