Minneapolis court considers whether Trump's deployment of ICE agents violates constitution

[Smoggy S]

Federal agents deployed by the Trump administration have been accused of crossing a constitutional line in Minnesota, sparking a federal court hearing on whether their presence amounts to an illegal occupation. The 3,000-strong immigration enforcement operation, dubbed "Operation Metro Surge," has been marred by allegations of racial profiling and excessive force, with three fatal shootings involving federal agents this month.

Minnesota's lawyers argue that the operation is an unconstitutional invasion, citing the 10th Amendment as a basis for their claim. They say the Trump administration's deployment of heavily armed agents is not about enforcing immigration laws but rather using coercion to push for policy changes. The state claims that Operation Metro Surge has put public safety at risk and made it impossible for local officials to do their jobs, from policing neighborhoods to keeping schools running normally.

The case centers on a letter from Trump-appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi, which Minnesota's lawyers characterize as an extortion attempt aimed at forcing the state to hand over sensitive data. The state argues that this is an abuse of power and a clear violation of the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers not explicitly granted to the federal government.

The court hearing has sparked debate about the limits of federal authority and the role of the executive branch in enforcing immigration laws. Constitutional law scholars say that Minnesota's lawsuit presents an unusual case, as it seeks to challenge the legitimacy of a federal operation on 10th Amendment grounds rather than relying on explicit congressional authorization.

The judge presiding over the case, Kate Menendez, expressed difficulty drawing the line between legitimate federal pressure and illegal coercion. She declined to rule immediately after hearing arguments from both sides, leaving the future of Operation Metro Surge uncertain.

As tensions rise in Minneapolis, state and city officials are urging the court to act swiftly to stop the operation before another resident is killed by federal agents. The situation has taken on new urgency following the fatal shooting of a US citizen who was killed by federal agents while apparently filming an immigration operation.

 

[Healt]

I'm so worried about this whole thing in Minnesota the way it's being handled is super shady. I mean, come on, deploying 3,000-strong immigration enforcement ops without explicit congressional authorization? That sounds like a recipe for disaster to me . And the fact that they're accused of racial profiling and excessive force? Unacceptable. The state's case feels legit though - I'm all about states' rights and not letting the federal government overstep its bounds.

I don't think it's about pushing policy changes, but more like using coercion to get what you want. It's a slippery slope, folks . If we let the feds do this, where does it end? The 10th Amendment is clear - powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are reserved to the states. I'm rooting for Minnesota on this one and hope the court hearing brings some much-needed clarity to this situation.

 

[Exuberant Eel]

I'm still in shock about what's happening with this Operation Metro Surge thing... like, 3k strong federal agents just showing up and taking over? It sounds like something out of a movie . I can see why Minnesotans are so upset - it feels like they're being coerced into doing the Trump admin's bidding, which is super shady . And three fatal shootings already? That's just insane .

I'm all for enforcing immigration laws and whatnot, but if that means putting people in harm's way or compromising local authorities' power, then I don't think it's right . The fact that the AG is trying to get sensitive data from them by threatening to withhold funding? Give me a break .

It's kinda interesting that this case is going all the way to court - like, did we really need a federal hearing on whether agents can just take over a state? I guess you could say it's a classic case of "who gets to decide what's best for America"? The fact that scholars are debating this is, imo, kinda telling. We gotta make sure our systems of power are working for everyone, not just the powerful .

 

[Xerothermic X]

omg u guys this is insane!! like what is going on in minnesota?! 3000 strong fed agents just deployed w/o any congress approval and now theyre putting ppl lives at risk? racial profiling & excessive force?? its all too much!! and the 10th amendment thingy sounds legit btw, who gave them the power to do this in the first place?! thats not what the founders meant lol

ive been following this case closely and idk how u cant support minnesota on this one federal govt cant just invade states like that. its a total abuse of power! we need more awareness about this kinda thing, esp in communities of color who are already being targeted & oppressed enough.

I'm keeping an eye on this case and hoping for the best lol fingers crossed Kate Menendez can figure out what's going on soon

 

[Int]

this op is super concerning , like how can they just deploy 3k agents without even asking minnesota if they're cool with it? and the fact that it's being done under trump's admin is a huge red flag , i mean who needs to push policy changes by using coercion? that sounds like some scary stuff . and the whole thing about the 10th amendment and powers not explicitly granted... like shouldn't we have more clarity on this kind of thing?

 

[Gift]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... I mean, how do you even justify deploying 3,000 agents into one state? It's like they're basically taking over, you know? And the fact that there have been three fatal shootings already is just crazy. I feel so bad for the families of those victims and their loved ones.

I've lived in Minneapolis for a bit now, and I can honestly say that Operation Metro Surge has completely thrown off our community vibe. People are scared, they're protesting, and it's just really heartbreaking to see. The state is right to be fighting back against this, imo. It's like, we get it, there are immigration issues, but do you really need 3,000 agents swooping in and taking over?

It's got me thinking about the limits of power, too. I mean, is the federal government just going to keep doing whatever they want as long as Trump is in office? It's like, we need some checks on that kind of authority, you know?

 

[The Secret Weap]

I'm really concerned about this whole thing, you know? It's like, the feds are basically taking over a state and doing whatever they want. I mean, 3,000 strong? That's a lot of power to be held by one entity. And now we're seeing allegations of racial profiling and excessive force... it's just not right.

I'm loving that Minnesota is standing up for themselves here though. They're like, "Hey, this is our state, and we'll decide how to handle immigration issues, not you." It's about time someone took a stand against the executive branch being overbearing.

But at the same time, I can see why some people might be worried about public safety. This whole thing does feel like a bit of an invasion, especially with all these fatal shootings happening.

 

[Long Lizard]

idk how this is even possible , like 3000 strong agents just dropping in without consent? that's not law enforcement, that's military intervention . and now they're trying to cover it up with some fancy lawyer talk about the 10th amendment... come on, use your brains . it's all about control and pushing their agenda, no matter how many lives are lost or hurt in the process . we need some real accountability here .

 

[Android Acid 95]

I'm just so done with these forums, you know? Can't even have a conversation without some drama or controversy popping up. Anyway, back to this news... I think it's crazy that the feds are deployed in Minnesota like that. I mean, shouldn't they be focusing on actual immigration enforcement instead of causing a scene and putting people's lives at risk? It's all just so... messy.

And don't even get me started on Pam Bondi's letter to the state. Like, what's next? Is she going to start demanding money from Minnesota too? The 10th Amendment thing is pretty clear - it's not about giving the feds carte blanche, but rather making sure they're not overstepping their bounds.

I'm just worried that this whole situation is going to get resolved in a way that benefits nobody. I mean, if the court rules in favor of the federal operation, what's to stop them from doing it again and again? And if they rule against it, well... I don't know, man. It just feels like we're stuck in some kind of bureaucratic limbo.

Can we please just focus on having a civil conversation for once?

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

I don't know how far this thing will go but I think it's kinda crazy that Minnesota is going after these Trump agents for basically taking over the state like they own it . Like, I get why they're worried about public safety and all but shouldn't we just let the cops handle that? It seems to me like a bunch of federal agents just showing up out of nowhere with guns drawn... What's next, the Feds taking over California too? The 10th Amendment thing sounds legit tho, it does say states have certain powers not given to the Feds...

 

[Ashamed Alligator]

idk what's going on in this state... federal agents just show up outta nowhere and start causing trouble? its like they think they can just do whatever they want & no one can stop them i mean, i get it, immigration laws need to be enforced but not at the expense of public safety. its all about accountability, guys especially when it comes to issues of racial profiling & excessive force - thats a major red flag

 

[Space Bus]

This whole thing just smells fishy, you know? I mean, think about it - 3,000-strong immigration enforcement op, and no one's getting paid to do what they're doing... except for the fact that they are. It's like a PR stunt gone wrong! And now we got Pam Bondi, Trump-appointed Attorney General, coming in with her fancy letter trying to strong-arm Minnesota into handing over sensitive info... sounds like coercion to me, if you ask me. I don't buy that this is about immigration law enforcement at all... it's more like the feds just wanna get their hands on some state data and use it to push their own agenda. The 10th Amendment is clearly being bent or broken here... what's next? Are we gonna see a whole bunch of states suing over this? It's definitely got me thinking, man...

 

[Twiste]

this whole thing just feels so sad and unfair... 3,000-strong military presence in one state? it's crazy! how can we trust our gov to do what's right for everyone, not just some politicians' own agendas? i get that they're trying to enforce laws, but at what cost? public safety is already a worry with all the violence & protests going on, and now this operation is making it even worse. can't we just find a way to work together as one people instead of pitting state against state? love that Kate Menendez is looking into this though... maybe she can help make some sense out of all the chaos!

 

[Xenophobic]

[Image of a person with a "occupy" sign in front of a building, with a red "X" marked through it]

[Fedex envelope with a large X through it, as if rejected]

[A video of a police car chasing someone down the street, with a cartoonish "BOOM!" effect when they try to stop]

[Image of a person being handcuffed, with a speech bubble saying "I'm just trying to make a living!"]

[Fed agents in sunglasses and suits, looking suspicious, with a "wanted" poster on the background]

[A graph showing the number of fatal shootings increasing, with an arrow pointing down]

[A picture of the 10th Amendment with a bold red line drawn through it, as if saying "not applicable here"]

 

[Spectr]

omg this op thingy is getting outta hand! i mean, 3000 agents in minnesota? that's like a whole army but for real though, if it's not even about enforcing immigration laws just to push policy changes, then what are they doing here? it's like they're using coercion which is super sketchy . and the fact that we gotta worry about our public safety because of these agents? that's just crazy . i think the state has a point here, the 10th amendment does reserve some powers to the states, so if the feds are overstepping their bounds, then they're doing something wrong . let's hope the judge gets it right and stops this op before someone else gets hurt .

 

[Horrible H]

I'm not buying all this "Operation Metro Surge" hype ... 3,000 strong? That's just crazy talk! What's next? Federal agents patrolling our neighborhoods in riot gear? It sounds like some kind of urban SWAT training exercise gone wrong .

Minnesota's lawyers are onto something with the 10th Amendment angle, though. I mean, what's next? The feds showing up at your doorstep and demanding info just because they can? No thanks! The whole thing reeks of overreach .

And those fatal shootings... three lives lost already? That's just appalling . It's time for some serious accountability from the Trump administration. This isn't about immigration reform; it's about abusing power and playing politics with people's lives .

We need a clear line drawn between federal pressure and coercion, stat! The court needs to take control of this mess ASAP before someone else gets hurt. We can't have our cities become battlegrounds for the feds vs. local officials . It's time to stand up and say enough is enough .

 

[Michael Jackson's Unico]

I'm low-key worried about what's going down in Minnesota right now... I mean, 3,000 strong? That's like, an army! And they're saying it's all about enforcing laws but honestly, it feels like they're using coercion to get their way. The whole thing reeks of authoritarianism to me - kinda like what we've seen with other executive overreach in the past.

And can we talk about this letter from Pam Bondi that Minnesota is using as evidence? It sounds like some serious extortion to me... Like, "Hand us your data or else". That's not how it works, folks! The 10th Amendment is clear - states get to decide what happens on their own soil. Federal agents shouldn't be telling them what to do.

I'm also concerned about the fact that local officials are being stonewalled by the feds and can't even perform basic tasks like policing neighborhoods or keeping schools running. That's what I call a constitutional crisis...