Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation cant detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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 ruled in a case filed in December on behalf of six Minnesota activists. Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs...
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