Minnesota ICE surge upheld as judge finds 'balance of harms' lacking

"Ultimately, the Court finds that the balance of harms does not decisively favor an injunction,"

"Additionally, there is evidence that ICE and CBP (border patrol) agents have engaged in racial profiling, excessive use of force, and other harmful actions."

"The Tenth Amendment does not afford an ejectment action for States who are dissatisfied with the federal government's enforcement of federal law,"

"will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking, consequences."

An injunction to halt Operation Metro Surge was denied because the balance of harms did not decisively favor relief. Plaintiffs demonstrated that the surge will likely continue to have profound and heartbreaking consequences. Evidence was presented alleging ICE and CBP agents engaged in racial profiling, excessive use of force, and other harmful actions. The lawsuit argues the surge infringes state authority under the Tenth Amendment and amounts to coercion, contending the federal crackdown has terrified residents and interfered with officials' ability to serve constituents. The suit targets the unprecedented surge rather than all immigration enforcement.

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