Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: State, cities file lawsuit to stop ICE’s ‘federal invasion’

The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, have taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuit aims to put an end to what they describe as an “unlawful, unprecedented surge” of federal law enforcement agents into Minnesota. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, made the announcement during a news conference on Monday.

Ellison emphasized the need to stop the targeting of Minnesota for its diversity, democracy, and differences of opinion with the federal government. He stated that the surge of federal agents is a violation of the Constitution and federal law, and it must be addressed immediately.

The lawsuit alleges that the influx of federal agents amounts to a “federal invasion” that has led to unconstitutional stops and arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals, all under the guise of immigration enforcement. Ellison highlighted the aggressive and poorly trained nature of these agents, stating that they have terrorized Minnesota with their unlawful conduct.

According to the complaint, the Department of Homeland Security is violating the 10th Amendment through its actions, which seem to follow a pattern of targeting Democrat-led cities by the Trump administration. The lawsuit also claims that the administration is not using targeted enforcement but instead conducting raids at job sites and businesses, detaining and deporting individuals who are essential workers in the community.

Furthermore, the complaint alleges that DHS agents are engaging in general sweeps and detaining individuals based on their race and ethnicity, rather than targeted enforcement. This indiscriminate behavior has caused harm to businesses and schools in Minneapolis, with DHS violating state law by conducting immigration enforcement operations on state property.

The lawsuit requests a judge to preliminarily bar DHS from arresting individuals without probable cause of committing a crime. It also seeks to prevent DHS from using physical force or brandishing weapons, particularly aiming to stop federal agents from pointing firearms at individuals who do not pose an immediate threat of death or serious bodily harm to others.

This legal action underscores the state and cities’ commitment to upholding the rights and safety of their residents, and it sends a clear message that unconstitutional and aggressive federal actions will not be tolerated. The lawsuit marks a significant step in holding the Department of Homeland Security accountable for its actions and ensuring that the rule of law is upheld in Minnesota.

By ABC News’ Armando Garcia.