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A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody

January 29, 2026

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota, ordering the release of those already in custody. This ruling comes after over 100 refugees, who had been lawfully resettled, were arrested as part of a DHS operation.

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody

Key Highlights

Federal judge in Minnesota issues a temporary block on detaining refugees.
Over 100 refugees were arrested under a DHS 're-vetting' operation.
Some detained refugees were flown to Texas before being released.
The ruling mandates the release of qualifying refugees currently in custody.

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A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody

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