No quick decision from judge in lawsuit challenging immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Key Points:
- A Minnesota judge has given the Trump administration until Monday to respond to a request to suspend a federal immigration crackdown amid protests and legal challenges over constitutional rights violations.
- The Pentagon plans to send up to 40 military lawyers, known as JAG officers, to Minneapolis to assist the Justice Department in managing the surge in immigration enforcement operations.
- The immigration agent who fatally shot Renee Good on January 7 reportedly suffered internal bleeding during the incident, while the family has hired a law firm to investigate and advocate for her as a symbol of peace.
- Hundreds of students protested against ICE operations in freezing temperatures, and the University of Minnesota is offering some classes online due to ongoing violence and unrest near campus.
