Federal court reviews ICE deployment in Minnesota for possible constitutional limits

A federal court in Minnesota is evaluating whether the intensive deployment of ICE agents and other federal forces for immigration operations exceeds constitutional limits and affects state autonomy. The case could set precedents regarding the application of federal immigration law at the local level.

A federal court in the state of Minnesota is analyzing a lawsuit filed by the state itself, along with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, challenging the legality of the massive deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other federal forces in immigration operations carried out in early 2026.

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State authorities argue that these federal operations could exceed constitutional limits, particularly those established by the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which reserves certain powers to the states. According to the lawsuit, the intensive presence of federal agents interferes with the functions of local authorities and affects public safety and state governance.

For its part, the Federal Government maintains that the ICE deployment constitutes a legitimate enforcement of federal immigration law, within the powers granted by Congress, and that federal agencies have authority to operate in any state when it comes to enforcing immigration laws.

The case arises in the context of expanded immigration operations that have generated tensions between federal and local authorities and have been the subject of public and judicial scrutiny. The court’s decision could set an important precedent regarding the scope of federal power in immigration matters and the cooperation—or limits—between the federal government and the states.

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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

From: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/minneapolis-trump-ice-immigration-court

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