Published: Feb 01, 2026, 08:21 IST | Updated: Feb 01, 2026, 08:21 IST
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s bid to halt the surge of federal immigration agents, allowing Operation Metro Surge — including ICE deployments — to continue. State and city officials had sought a court order to block the federal presence, but the judge ruled they did not meet the legal standard for an injunction. Get the latest on the legal fight, reactions from local leaders, and nationwide responses.