Federal appeals court backs Trump administration, lifts limits on ICE tactics in Minnesota
By Fox News
January 27, 2026, 2:42 AM EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Fox News) — Federal appeals court rules in favor of Trump administration, blocking restrictions on ICE tactics against anti-ICE agitators in Minnesota.
Key Facts:
- Ruling by 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals allows ICE agents to arrest, detain, pepper-spray, and retaliate against protesters.
- Lawsuit alleged federal authorities violated civil rights of six protesters.
- U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez previously sided with protesters, issuing preliminary injunction.
- Plaintiffs sued DHS and ICE over treatment during immigration enforcement operations.
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