A hearing is expected today in lawsuit against immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities. Here’s the latest 14.01.2026

A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by Minnesota and the Twin Cities against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation, which they label a "federal invasion." This legal challenge follows the resignation of at least six federal prosecutors amid alleged White House pressure to shift blame for the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a US citizen, from the ICE agent to the victim and protesters. The operation, dubbed "Operation Metro Surge," involves the deployment of hundreds of additional Customs and Border Protection personnel to the region, with the Department of Homeland Security asserting constitutional authority and the need to protect citizens due to local politicians' sanctuary policies. The Justice Department has stated no civil rights investigation is warranted into the shooting, a decision criticized by local officials, while an FBI probe continues, excluding local authorities. President Trump has defended ICE agents and threatened retribution, while also announcing a halt to federal payments to sanctuary cities.















