Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters

"MINNEAPOLIS 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"

"Federal agents and demonstrators have repeatedly clashed since the crackdown began. 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 video from 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, Minnesota,"

A judge ruled that Minneapolis-area federal immigration officers may not detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who are not obstructing authorities, including people observing enforcement actions. The case was filed in December on behalf of six Minnesota activists among thousands monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol activity during an intensified enforcement operation. Federal agents and demonstrators have repeatedly clashed, and confrontations intensified after an agent fatally shot Renee Good on Jan. 7 as she drove away. Agents have arrested or briefly detained numerous people. The activists are represented by the ACLU of Minnesota, which says constitutional rights are being violated. Department of Homeland Security officials said officers face assaults, vandalism and attempts to impede their work and described their actions as measures to protect officers and the public.

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