Minnesota Judge Narrows Detention Powers in Federal Immigration Crackdown
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A Minnesota federal judge ruled that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers cannot detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, and cannot arrest drivers without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The decision comes in a suit filed by six activists represented by the ACLU and is part of the ongoing Minneapolis–St. Paul crackdown, which has seen clashes between protesters and federal agents amid a fatal January incident.
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- Judge limits ICE’s crowd control tactics following Minneapolis shooting Politico
- Judge restricts federal officers' use of tear gas during protests in Minneapolis WCVB
- Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters The New York Times
- Judge puts limits on federal agents in Minnesota, as protests cool with the weather CNN
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