What A Day Can Minnesota Deport ICE?
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Jan 15, 2026 
This week features Keith Ellison, the Attorney General of Minnesota and a civil rights advocate who has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. He discusses the state's efforts to curb ICE operations, asserting state sovereignty amid growing public dissent against federal enforcement. Ellison also addresses concerns about transparency regarding agent injuries and the challenges posed by federal obstruction in local investigations. Additionally, he touches on the political landscape, including Trump's focus on Minnesota's progressive policies.
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Federal Surge As State Sovereignty Violation
- Keith Ellison argues the federal ICE surge infringes Minnesota's state sovereignty and harms public services and economy.
- He also contends the Administration's targeting appears politically motivated and possibly arbitrary under the APA.
Seek Immediate Judicial Restraint
- Ellison sought a temporary restraining order to halt or limit Operation Metro Surge immediately.
- He expects the judge to require the federal government to justify the surge or face restrictions.
Federal Obstruction Hampers Death Probe
- The surge has led to the death of Renee Good and created barriers to a thorough state investigation.
- Ellison says the federal obstruction forces Minnesota to collect and catalog evidence for potential state charges without full federal cooperation.