Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration raids can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters, including observers and people in cars | Fortune

"Federal officers in the Minneapolis area participating in its largest recent U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents, a judge in Minnesota ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez's ruling addresses a case filed in December on behalf of six Minnesota activists. The six are among the thousands who have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers enforcing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown"

"The confrontations escalated after an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head on Jan. 7 as she drove away from a scene in Minneapolis, an incident that was captured on videofrom several angles. Agents have arrested or briefly detained many people in the Twin Cities. The activists in the case are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, which says government officers are violating the constitutional rights of Twin Cities residents."

A federal judge ruled that Minneapolis-area federal officers involved in a major immigration enforcement operation cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters who are not obstructing authorities, including those observing agents. The decision arises from a December lawsuit filed on behalf of six Minnesota activists. Thousands have observed ICE and Border Patrol activity during the immigration crackdown. Federal agents and demonstrators repeatedly clashed, and confrontations escalated after an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good on Jan. 7. Agents have arrested or briefly detained many people. The activists are represented by the ACLU of Minnesota, which says officers violated constitutional rights. DHS said it will protect officers and the public, citing assaults, vandalism and attempts to impede enforcement. The ruling prohibits detaining vehicle occupants without reasonable suspicion.

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