Today, Explained Minneapolis vs. ICE
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Jan 24, 2026 
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General and former congressman known for civil-rights advocacy, discusses ICE's surge in Minneapolis. He explains legal fights over federal tactics. He addresses subpoenas, access to investigative files, and the risks if the Insurrection Act were invoked. He also talks about protest rights, impacts on the Somali community, and how Democrats might respond.
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Federal Officials Jumped To Conclusions
- Keith Ellison criticizes immediate federal officials' statements blaming the victim instead of waiting for investigations.
- He says prompt justification of the officer's actions breaks norms and signals a troubling new territory in politics.
State Excluded From Federal Probe
- Ellison says DOJ Civil Rights refused to open an investigation and six assistant U.S. attorneys quit over the Renee Good probe.
- He warns federal investigators have denied state access to key evidence like the car and casings.
Lawsuit Targets Conduct, Not ICE's Existence
- Ellison clarifies the lawsuit targets ICE's current conduct, not ICE's existence in Minnesota.
- He emphasizes ICE must still follow the Constitution, APA, and the Tenth Amendment.