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Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court

Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court

Summary

A judge in Minnesota has ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court. This is due to issues with how ICE handles bond hearings for immigrants. The order is part of ongoing protests in Minnesota related to immigration actions ordered by President Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • A Minnesota judge has instructed ICE's acting director, Todd Lyons, to appear in court.
  • The issue involves how ICE manages bond hearings for detained immigrants.
  • Protests in Minnesota are part of a wider response to immigration enforcement under President Trump.
  • The protests increased after the death of a second person by an immigration officer this month.
  • President Trump discussed immigration actions with Minnesota's Governor and Minneapolis's Mayor.
  • The White House blamed Democratic leaders for protests, but videos raised concerns over recent incidents.
  • Two deceased individuals, involved in the protests, were confirmed as U.S. citizens.
  • The court order mentioned an immigrant from Ecuador who was denied a timely bond hearing.

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