Leftist Monkey Keith Ellison - Minnesota Leaders Announce DHS Lawsuit

Minnesota Leaders File Lawsuit Against Federal Government to Halt Controversial ICE Enforcement Surge

St. Paul, Minnesota – January 12, 2026 – In a bold escalation of tensions between state and federal authorities, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul, announced today that the state has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action seeks to immediately halt what officials describe as an unconstitutional and politically motivated "massive federal immigration operation" in the Twin Cities area.

The lawsuit targets Operation Metro Surge, a large-scale deployment of federal agents that Minnesota leaders claim has led to widespread racial profiling, community disruptions, and threats to public safety. According to the complaint, the operation—part of a broader Trump administration push that has seen thousands of ICE personnel surge into Minnesota—violates the First and Tenth Amendments, the Equal Sovereignty Principle, and the federal Administrative Procedure Act.

Attorney General Ellison, speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis, sharply criticized the federal actions: “People are being racially profiled, harassed, terrorized, and assaulted. Schools have gone into lockdown. Businesses have been forced to close. Minnesota police are spending countless hours dealing with the chaos ICE is causing. This federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop, so today I am suing DHS to bring it to an end.”

The filing comes amid heightened controversy surrounding federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, including a recent fatal shooting involving an ICE agent that sparked widespread protests and outrage. State officials argue the surge is not only unlawful but serves as pretext for political retribution against Minnesota's leadership and its significant immigrant communities.

The operation has been linked to broader federal scrutiny of alleged fraud in state social services programs, particularly those involving Somali-American residents. However, Minnesota leaders maintain that the enforcement actions far exceed any legitimate investigative needs, creating fear and chaos in local communities.

DHS has defended the deployment as necessary for public safety and fraud eradication, describing it as "the largest DHS operation ever" in the state. Federal officials have posted videos and statements highlighting arrests and investigations tied to immigration and alleged program abuse.

The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief to block further enforcement activities under Operation Metro Surge and could set the stage for a major legal battle over state-federal relations on immigration policy. 17GEN4.com