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Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
The judge’s order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
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www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
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Hey Will!
Preliminary injunction: Agents can't
• Retaliate v. peaceful/unobstructive protesters/observers
• Arrest/detain people in retaliation w/o prob cause/reasonable suspicion
• Use pepper spray/crowd tools in retali.
• Stop vehicles w/o reason. suspicion (safely following isn't stoppable)
Preliminary injunction: Agents can't
• Retaliate v. peaceful/unobstructive protesters/observers
• Arrest/detain people in retaliation w/o prob cause/reasonable suspicion
• Use pepper spray/crowd tools in retali.
• Stop vehicles w/o reason. suspicion (safely following isn't stoppable)
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Hey Will!
Preliminary injunction: Agents can't
• Retaliate v. peaceful/unobstructive protesters/observers
• Arrest/detain people in retaliation w/o prob cause/reasonable suspicion
• Use pepper spray/crowd tools in retali.
• Stop vehicles w/o reason. suspicion (safely following isn't stoppable)
Preliminary injunction: Agents can't
• Retaliate v. peaceful/unobstructive protesters/observers
• Arrest/detain people in retaliation w/o prob cause/reasonable suspicion
• Use pepper spray/crowd tools in retali.
• Stop vehicles w/o reason. suspicion (safely following isn't stoppable)
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"🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Judge in MN just granted the ACLU a preliminary injunction against ICE to protect protesters."
January 17, 2026 at 2:51 AM
"🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Judge in MN just granted the ACLU a preliminary injunction against ICE to protect protesters."
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Edit: This is a Preliminary Injunction, rather than a TRO. The judge converted the motion for TRO into a motion for a preliminary injunction.
For non-lawyers: a TRO is very temporary, followed by further proceedings on whether to convert it into a PI. A PI stays in effect until the final judgment.
For non-lawyers: a TRO is very temporary, followed by further proceedings on whether to convert it into a PI. A PI stays in effect until the final judgment.
January 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Edit: This is a Preliminary Injunction, rather than a TRO. The judge converted the motion for TRO into a motion for a preliminary injunction.
For non-lawyers: a TRO is very temporary, followed by further proceedings on whether to convert it into a PI. A PI stays in effect until the final judgment.
For non-lawyers: a TRO is very temporary, followed by further proceedings on whether to convert it into a PI. A PI stays in effect until the final judgment.
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Finally, an injunction barring ice from attacking observers and protesters!
January 17, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Finally, an injunction barring ice from attacking observers and protesters!
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Judge issues injunction to curb federal agents’ tactics against protesters in Minnesota – as it happened
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Judge issues injunction to curb federal agents’ tactics against protesters in Minnesota – as it happened
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January 17, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Judge issues injunction to curb federal agents’ tactics against protesters in Minnesota – as it happened
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... here is the preliminary injunction
Order on Motion for TRO – #85 in Tincher v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:25-cv-04669) – CourtListener.com
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 1/16/2026. (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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January 17, 2026 at 3:24 AM
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... here is the preliminary injunction
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@startribune.com:
Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
By Elliot Hughes
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
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Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
By Elliot Hughes
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
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Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
www.startribune.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:27 AM
@startribune.com:
Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
By Elliot Hughes
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
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Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
By Elliot Hughes
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
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How does this square with the temporary injunction from U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez?
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are obser...
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:31 AM
How does this square with the temporary injunction from U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez?
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
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The order prohibits retaliation, arrests without probable cause, the use of pepper spray or crowd-control weapons, and vehicle stops made without reasonable suspicion. It also makes clear that simply monitoring or following ICE from a safe distance does not justify a stop or detention.
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are obser...
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
The order prohibits retaliation, arrests without probable cause, the use of pepper spray or crowd-control weapons, and vehicle stops made without reasonable suspicion. It also makes clear that simply monitoring or following ICE from a safe distance does not justify a stop or detention.
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A major victory. A federal judge has ruled that ICE must stop targeting peaceful protesters and legal observers who are not suspected of any crimes.
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
A major victory. A federal judge has ruled that ICE must stop targeting peaceful protesters and legal observers who are not suspected of any crimes.
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The injunction for now prohibits “retaliating against persons who are engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity, including observing the activities of Operation Metro Surge,” according to Friday’s ruling.
U.S. judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
The ruling in a case from December applies to federal agents participating in immigration enforcement under Operation Metro Surge.
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:36 AM
The injunction for now prohibits “retaliating against persons who are engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity, including observing the activities of Operation Metro Surge,” according to Friday’s ruling.
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Court rules that ICE needs to calm the fck down.
There's a link to the injunction in the article.
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/f...
There's a link to the injunction in the article.
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/f...
Federal judge tells ICE to cool it • Minnesota Reformer
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction preventing federal agents from retaliating against demonstrators
minnesotareformer.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Court rules that ICE needs to calm the fck down.
There's a link to the injunction in the article.
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/f...
There's a link to the injunction in the article.
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/f...
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Judge issues injunction to curb federal agents' tactics against protesters in Minnesota - as it happened
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Judge issues injunction to curb federal agents' tactics against protesters in Minnesota - as it happened
From 2m ago 21.56 EST Recap of today's news Thank you for reading along with us today! It was a busy end of the week as we monitored the ongoing actions and aftermath from the DHS surge in Minneapolis, Trump’s...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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A federal court had to weigh the detailed sworn testimony of at least 19 witnesses against the affidavit of an ICE official who didn’t personally witness anything & whose testimony conflicted with the videos. Injunction followed. The regime’s lies just can’t carry the day in court.
Order on Motion for TRO – #85 in Tincher v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:25-cv-04669) – CourtListener.com
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 1/16/2026. (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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January 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM
A federal court had to weigh the detailed sworn testimony of at least 19 witnesses against the affidavit of an ICE official who didn’t personally witness anything & whose testimony conflicted with the videos. Injunction followed. The regime’s lies just can’t carry the day in court.
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"U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez...granted a preliminary injunction that restricts federal immigration agents—specifically those participating in Operation Metro Surge—from taking retaliatory action against people "engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity.""
This legal intervention follows the high-profile shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an immigration agent.
Judge Hands Trump Admin New Legal Loss Over Minnesota Protesters
www.newsweek.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM
"U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez...granted a preliminary injunction that restricts federal immigration agents—specifically those participating in Operation Metro Surge—from taking retaliatory action against people "engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity.""
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The injunction for now prohibits “retaliating against persons who are engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity, including observing the activities of Operation Metro Surge,” according to Friday’s ruling.
U.S. judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
The ruling in a case from December applies to federal agents participating in immigration enforcement under Operation Metro Surge.
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:18 AM
The injunction for now prohibits “retaliating against persons who are engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity, including observing the activities of Operation Metro Surge,” according to Friday’s ruling.
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Judge’s preliminary injunction against ICE In Minnesota includes this:
Judge’s preliminary injunction against ICE In Minnesota includes this:
January 17, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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Judge’s preliminary injunction against ICE In Minnesota includes this:
Judge’s preliminary injunction against ICE In Minnesota includes this:
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YES YES OMG YES!!! THE MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT *JUST NOW* ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ICE AND CPB BARRING THEM FROM ATTACKING OBSERVERS AND BYSTANDERS!!
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
YES YES OMG YES!!! THE MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT *JUST NOW* ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ICE AND CPB BARRING THEM FROM ATTACKING OBSERVERS AND BYSTANDERS!!
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
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Federal agents working in Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota are not allowed to arrest peaceful protesters or stop people in their cars without cause, among other items, a US district judge ruled in a preliminary injunction today. https://cnn.it/3NpkzaI
January 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Federal agents working in Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota are not allowed to arrest peaceful protesters or stop people in their cars without cause, among other items, a US district judge ruled in a preliminary injunction today. https://cnn.it/3NpkzaI
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
January 17, 2026 at 1:35 AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
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not to get all lawyer but this isn't a tro. it's a preliminary injunction. which is better.
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
not to get all lawyer but this isn't a tro. it's a preliminary injunction. which is better.
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This is a preliminary injunction (not a Temporary Restraining Order) — it is very, very thorough and to my mind written to withstand appellate review.
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 AM
This is a preliminary injunction (not a Temporary Restraining Order) — it is very, very thorough and to my mind written to withstand appellate review.
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We are relieved that in Tincher v. Noem et al. the court has issued a preliminary injunction. The ACLU-MN is hopeful that it will prevent further First Amendment violations like the ones that have been harming Minnesotans since the start of “Operation Metro Surge.”
aclu-mn.org/cases/tincher-v-noem
aclu-mn.org/cases/tincher-v-noem
January 17, 2026 at 1:52 AM
We are relieved that in Tincher v. Noem et al. the court has issued a preliminary injunction. The ACLU-MN is hopeful that it will prevent further First Amendment violations like the ones that have been harming Minnesotans since the start of “Operation Metro Surge.”
aclu-mn.org/cases/tincher-v-noem
aclu-mn.org/cases/tincher-v-noem
Icky Stephen Miller is trying to lie his way into immunity for ICE. They don't have it. Don't believe him.
How is this not inciting violence?
Why must they remind ICE that they have immunity?
One of their agents just shot a killed a woman in broad daylight and they’re effectively telling them to go ahead and do whatever they want because they’re above the law.
Be safe Minneapolis.
Why must they remind ICE that they have immunity?
One of their agents just shot a killed a woman in broad daylight and they’re effectively telling them to go ahead and do whatever they want because they’re above the law.
Be safe Minneapolis.
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Icky Stephen Miller is trying to lie his way into immunity for ICE. They don't have it. Don't believe him.