Summary
A federal judge has issued a legal order against President Donald Trump's administration concerning actions by immigration officers during protests in Minnesota. The order stops federal agents from using certain forceful tactics against peaceful protesters. This action follows a shooting in Minneapolis that sparked national debate over immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- A federal judge issued an order against President Trump's administration on protester treatment.
- The order stops federal immigration agents from using pepper spray and crowd-dispersal tools on peaceful protesters.
- Agents are also restricted from stopping or detaining protesters in vehicles unless they are causing serious obstruction.
- The order is a response to a high-profile shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
- The judge who issued the order, Katherine Menendez, was appointed by former President Joe Biden.
- The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that peaceful assembly is protected, but rioting and obstructing law enforcement are criminal acts.
- The order is part of a preliminary injunction affecting Operation Metro Surge, a federal initiative involving immigration enforcement.
