State of Minnesota Sues Homeland Security Over Immigration Enforcement

Minnesota has officially filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security regarding its approach to federal immigration laws.

During a press conference on Monday, Attorney General Keith Ellison accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of engaging in racially biased practices, claiming that agents predominantly target individuals based on their skin color.

Ellison expressed concern that the demographic makeup in Minnesota differs from national statistics, as the state’s foreign-born population is lower. He pointed out that many individuals arrested and subsequently deported have not been convicted of any crimes.

“We assert that the actions taken by DHS—excessive and often lethal force, warrantless and racially motivated arrests targeting places like courthouses, churches, and schools—constitute arbitrary federal action,” Ellison stated. “We urge the court to halt the surge of DHS personnel in Minnesota.”

“The presence of thousands of armed Department of Defense personnel has severely impacted our state. It feels like a federal invasion of the Twin Cities and should cease immediately,” Ellison remarked, also noting school and business closures. “This situation has made us less secure.”

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made it clear that he doesn’t intend to obstruct ICE’s operations.

“What we’re witnessing is not a standard immigration enforcement effort,” Frey said. “We aren’t asking ICE to stop their work; we simply want the federal government to halt the unconstitutional practices infringing upon our communities.”

This lawsuit arises following a tragic incident in which an ICE agent in Minnesota fatally struck a woman with a vehicle while trying to carry out operations.

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution asserts that federal law takes precedence, binding all states to adhere to it.