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Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown (apnews.com)

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to try to stop an immigration enforcement surge that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and evoked outrage and protests across the country.

The state, joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, said the Department of Homeland Security is violating the First Amendment and other constitutional protections. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement action or limit the operation.

“This is, in essence, a federal invasion of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, and it must stop,” state Attorney General Keith Ellison said at a news conference. “These poorly trained, aggressive and armed agents of the federal state have terrorized Minnesota with widespread unlawful conduct.”

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[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

It's domestic terrorism, plain and simple.

Brought to you by the people who plastered "we are all domestic terrorists" across their foreheads.