Federal Judge Cracks Down on Aggressive ICE Tactics in Minnesota Protests
A US district judge has ordered federal immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tactics in Minneapolis, barring the detention or arrest of peaceful protesters and drivers, as well as the use of pepper spray against demonstrators. The 72-hour compliance order follows two incidents where federal agents opened fire, killing one person and wounding another, in what many see as a disturbing escalation of tensions between law enforcement and anti-ICE protesters.
The decision comes after President Donald Trump said there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy the military to police the protests. However, Judge Katherine Menendez has taken matters into her own hands, issuing an 83-page order that restricts the aggressive tactics of immigration agents in northern US cities.
The move follows widespread protests across Minneapolis against ICE's efforts to target undocumented migrants, with some officers responding with violence. At least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data. The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE officer on January 7, has retained top lawyers to probe the killing and launch possible legal action.
Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz, has accused federal agents of waging "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota," while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for peaceful protests against immigration sweeps in his state. The US Department of Justice is also investigating both Frey and Walz for impeding federal officers.
The decision by Judge Menendez has been hailed as a victory by anti-ICE activists, who have expressed concerns over the aggressive tactics employed by immigration agents in recent weeks. However, it remains to be seen how long this order will remain in place, given the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters.
A US district judge has ordered federal immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tactics in Minneapolis, barring the detention or arrest of peaceful protesters and drivers, as well as the use of pepper spray against demonstrators. The 72-hour compliance order follows two incidents where federal agents opened fire, killing one person and wounding another, in what many see as a disturbing escalation of tensions between law enforcement and anti-ICE protesters.
The decision comes after President Donald Trump said there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy the military to police the protests. However, Judge Katherine Menendez has taken matters into her own hands, issuing an 83-page order that restricts the aggressive tactics of immigration agents in northern US cities.
The move follows widespread protests across Minneapolis against ICE's efforts to target undocumented migrants, with some officers responding with violence. At least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data. The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE officer on January 7, has retained top lawyers to probe the killing and launch possible legal action.
Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz, has accused federal agents of waging "a campaign of organised brutality against the people of Minnesota," while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for peaceful protests against immigration sweeps in his state. The US Department of Justice is also investigating both Frey and Walz for impeding federal officers.
The decision by Judge Menendez has been hailed as a victory by anti-ICE activists, who have expressed concerns over the aggressive tactics employed by immigration agents in recent weeks. However, it remains to be seen how long this order will remain in place, given the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters.
This whole thing is just getting out of hand 
. I mean, ICE is already doing its job, but they need to chill a bit 
. All this aggressive stuff is just gonna escalate things and hurt more people 
. It's like, we get it, you're trying to enforce the law, but there are better ways to do it than shooting first 
. And what's with all these lawsuits? Can't they just talk it out 
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. That sounds like a recipe for disaster 
. It's not exactly helping to calm things down, is it? 
At least this judge in Minnesota took some common sense steps to protect people and try to prevent more violence 
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. Can't they just use their heads and treat people with respect? 
. I mean, I know some people are gonna say it's about time someone did something, but still...the idea that we needed a federal judge to tell immigration agents to calm down is kinda wild 
. And let's be real, if Trump said there was no need for the Insurrection Act, then why did he even make that comment? It just seemed like a major PR move to me 
. I'm not saying I agree with the protesters or anything, but come on...who gets shot by an ICE officer and lives?! 
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...judge menendez is definitely doing the right thing by cracking down on those aggressive tactics, but what about a long-term solution? 
we need more than just 72 hours of compliance to fix this systemic issue...anyway, at least some people are speaking out and demanding change 
It's completely unacceptable that they're allowed to use pepper spray and fire against people just trying to speak out against injustice 
The fact that the governor and mayor are being investigated for allegedly impeding federal officers is just icing on the cake 
Judge Katherine Menendez has stepped in and cracked down on these aggressive tactics which is a huge win for anti-ICE activists 
#JusticeForReneeGood #StopICEViolence #MinnProtests
one person even got killed by an officer already 
i'm all for protesting but not when people are getting hurt like that 
️ has anyone seen the latest vid of the protests? it's crazy 
. And the fact that they killed someone and got away with it is just...wow. I'm so glad Judge Menendez stepped in and said enough is enough 
. We need more people like her speaking up for justice. It's crazy how some people think the military should be used to police protests, that's just not cool 
. Let's keep pushing for change and making sure our voices are heard! 
(no, seriously though). anywayz, so the judge is all like "hey, chill out" and has ordered them to dial it back a notch. and btw, 83 pages of rules? that's like, a whole novelize 
and btw, the governor and mayor in minnesota are being kinda harsh on each other, can't they just work together? 
THE JUDGE IS RIGHT TO STEP IN HERE AND SET SOME BOUNDS, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN BLASTING HIS MOUTH OFF ABOUT THIS WHOLE THING WITHOUT TAKING ANY ACTION! 
and btw, tim walz & jacob frey are literally doing everything rite as governors & mayors 
we need more ppl in power who care about their citizens 
. It's not like they're taking away anyone's rights, just telling them to behave themselves. And it's crazy that the governor and mayor are getting heat for trying to keep their cities safe 
. I mean, can't we all just get along? 
This is exactly why people are protesting in the first place - for a reason. We need some common sense around here! 
. Don't wanna be too optimistic here, but maybe this is the wake-up call they need 
. Still not sure how I feel about the governor and mayor getting investigated by the DOJ... feels like a slippery slope to me 
. It's about time someone with some real power said something about it. And yeah, I can see why people would want to call for protests - ICE needs to be held accountable for their actions 
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. it's like, we all gotta look out for each other, you feel? no one should be treated unfairly just because of who they are or where they're from 
. It's crazy how one person losing their life can bring about change, but it's a good thing it did. The way the media was covering those incidents was pretty sketchy too - they needed to be held accountable. I think this decision shows that there are still people in power who care about protecting human rights and preventing police brutality. It's not gonna solve all the issues, but it's a step in the right direction 
. Let's hope Judge Menendez's order helps to de-escalate the situation and keep our communities safe 
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. I think we need to find a way to resolve these issues peacefully, you know? Maybe there can be some more open dialogue between law enforcement and protesters to figure out what's going on and how to move forward 
. It's also good that the governor is speaking up against this "campaign of organised brutality" - someone's gotta hold people in power accountable 
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