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

Key Highlights

• Federal officers in Minneapolis cannot detain peaceful protesters.
• The ruling specifically applies to individuals not obstructing law enforcement.
• The case was filed in December 2025 by a coalition including civil rights groups.
• The decision was made by U. S. District Judge Kate Menendez.
• This ruling is part of the largest recent U. S. immigration enforcement operation in the area.