Minnesota judge won't issue restraining order to stop ICE operations in state, for now
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Key Points:
- A judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota, citing the need for more evidence before making a ruling.
- Minnesota is suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials to halt the influx of federal law enforcement agents into the state.
- Judge Kate Menendez emphasized that her decision does not reflect any preconceived opinions on the constitutional issues raised by the plaintiffs.
- Plaintiffs requested a two-week temporary restraining order, arguing that ICE raids violate citizens' rights and that more time is needed to prepare legal arguments, while federal lawyers contended there was insufficient proof to justify such an order.
- The federal government must respond by January
