• Minnesota officials filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the surge of ICE agents in the state.
• The lawsuit claims the enforcement campaign has led to violence and widespread fear among residents.
• State Attorney General Keith Ellison describes the operation as a “federal invasion” violating constitutional rights.
• The lawsuit follows the shooting death of a mother by an ICE agent, prompting protests across the region.
• More than 2,000 arrests have been made since the operation began, causing significant unrest in local communities.

The state of Minnesota, along with its major cities Minneapolis and St. Paul, has launched legal action against the Trump administration aimed at blocking a surge of federal immigration agents deployed in the region. This lawsuit alleges that the influx of over 2,000 agents, described as an aggressive and unconstitutional "federal invasion," has severely disrupted local life, causing chaos and violence following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Attorney General Keith Ellison emphasized that the deployment of these agents is unconstitutional and must cease immediately, according to BBC, Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Al Jazeera.

The lawsuit was prompted by local uproar, particularly after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, which has ignited widespread protests across the country and accusations of excessive force used by federal agents. Ellison stated that federal officers have engaged in unlawful conduct, including racial profiling and warrantless arrests, contributing to a state of fear among residents. “This is, in essence, a federal invasion of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, and it must stop,” he declared. The lawsuit also seeks a temporary restraining order on these enforcement actions, according to Los Angeles Times and NPR.

Among the effects of this operation, local officials have reported instances where federal agents have been accused of detaining U.S. citizens and disrupting community events. The influx of federal agents has reportedly led to residents feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stating that this operation has resulted in schools closing and local businesses suffering. “If this were about fraud, then you’d see an invasion perhaps of accountants,” he said, criticizing the indiscriminate nature of the enforcement, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

Witness reports confirm chaotic scenes where federal immigration agents have engaged with multiple individuals, particularly people of color, outside community establishments. Reports indicate that individuals have been confronted and questioned about their immigration status—including citizens—thus exacerbating fears and distrust towards federal enforcement actions. The visibility of immigration operations has increased tensions among local communities, with many organizing protests to raise awareness and seek justice for recent incidents, according to Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Al Jazeera.