Judge Denies Minnesota’s Bid to Halt Metro Surge in Twin Cities

A federal judge denied Minnesota’s request for a temporary restraining order to halt Operation Metro Surge, keeping the large federal enforcement operation in effect. The court found Minnesota and the Twin Cities failed to prove a likelihood of success and noted unsettled precedent. Local officials blasted the decision as harmful and intrusive, while the DOJ labeled the lawsuit frivolous. Minnesota contends the operation violates the 10th Amendment and targets the state, whereas the Trump administration argues the operation enforces federal law amid immigration concerns. The ruling highlights a broader clash over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis–St. Paul.