Minnesota judge declines to issue TRO against ICE, seeks more evidence
Minnesota, along with the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, held a Zoom hearing on Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit against the federal government in an effort to stop the surge of ICE agents coming into the state.
During the hearing, Judge Catherine Menendez declined to issue a temporary restraining order against ICE operations in Minnesota and is seeking further evidence before issuing a ruling.

The plaintiffs requested a temporary restraining order from the judge, arguing that the ICE raids and surge are violating the rights of citizens. They argued that a temporary restraining order would allow attorneys enough time to prepare arguments.
Federal lawyers argued that since the state had not proven anything, there was no need for an order to temporarily halt the raid.

The federal government has until Jan. 19 to respond, and the state of Minnesota has until Jan. 22.
-ABC News' Rebecca Gelpí-Ufret






