The Lead with Jake Tapper Minnesota Sues Trump Admin Over Twin Cities Immigration Operation
Jan 13, 2026
Minnesota's lawsuit against the Trump administration for increasing ICE operations sparks deep discussions about immigration enforcement. Sheriff Swanson criticizes the tactics used by ICE after a tragic incident, urging for humane treatment of immigrants. Meanwhile, a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raises alarms about the independence of the Fed, with former chairs rallying behind him. The tensions around immigration and financial oversight showcase the complex dynamics of politics today.
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Minnesota Calls Federal Surge An Invasion
- Minnesota sued the Trump administration claiming the surge of DHS/ICE agents violated state rights and constituted a federal invasion of the Twin Cities.
- The state seeks an immediate restraining order to halt what it says are unlawful arrests and community disruption.
Sheriff Describes Renee Good Shooting
- Sheriff Christopher Swanson described the Renee Good shooting as tragic and predictable, criticizing rapid escalation to deadly force without de-escalation.
- He recounted the sequence: one shot through the windshield then two through the driver's side as danger had moved away.
Powell Probe Threatens Fed Independence
- The DOJ opened a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over alleged lies about renovation costs, prompting rare bipartisan alarm about Fed independence.
- Former Fed chairs and multiple senators warned the investigation risks politicizing monetary policy and destabilizing markets.
