Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown
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Key Points:
- The Department of Justice requested a federal judge to dismiss Minnesota leaders' attempt to block President Trump's immigration enforcement surge in the state, arguing that the lawsuit undermines federal law supremacy.
- Minnesota and Twin Cities officials filed the lawsuit, claiming the federal immigration crackdown violates the 10th Amendment and constitutes a "federal invasion," similar to lawsuits filed by Illinois and Chicago.
- The Trump administration maintains that the Constitution grants broad federal authority over immigration enforcement and is appealing a judge's restrictions on federal agents' response to peaceful protests in Minnesota.
- Protests targeted a Christian church in St. Paul linked to an ICE official, leading to halted services and an investigation for desecration and interference with worshippers.
- President Trump condemned the
