Minneapolis: The US state of Minnesota and two of its cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, have faced a setback in their legal attempt to pause deportation raids temporarily. A federal judge in Minnesota dismissed their request for a temporary injunction, citing insufficient evidence to support their arguments.
According to Ghana News Agency, the lawsuit, which will continue in court, was filed by Minnesota and its cities against the US government. The plaintiffs argue that the significant increase in raids, initiated by Washington since December, infringes upon their sovereignty. They assert that the US Constitution, which safeguards state sovereignty, supports their stance. Furthermore, Minnesota claims that it is disproportionately affected by these raids compared to other states, suggesting discrimination by the federal government.
The court clarified that its decision on the temporary injunction does not determine the validity of the plaintiffs' claims. Additionally, it noted that the legality of specific actions taken by federal officials during the raids was not addressed in this ruling.
The lawsuit emerged shortly after a tragic incident in early January, where an officer from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency fatally shot US citizen Ren©e Good in Minneapolis. Last week, another US citizen, Alex Pretti, was killed in the city during an operation by federal agents.