Judge Curtails ICE Tactics Amid Minneapolis Protests

A Minnesota judge has limited U.S. immigration agents' use of certain tactics during peaceful protests in Minneapolis. The federal ruling follows a lawsuit challenging the actions of ICE agents, which intensified after the fatal shooting of Renee Good. The decision prohibits force against non-violent demonstrators.

In a significant legal decision, a Minnesota federal judge has restricted the use of specific tactics by U.S. immigration agents amid Minneapolis protests. The order prohibits the use of force, such as tear gas and arrests, against peaceful demonstrators.

The ruling responds to a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security following the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, during heightened immigration operations. Violence in enforcement has drawn widespread criticism, particularly concerning the constitutionality of arresting or using force against non-violent protesters.

Amidst escalating tensions, the surge of federal officers in the Twin Cities has ignited fierce debates, with local officials demanding the withdrawal of these heavily armed agents. Despite the partial victory for the protesters, the injunction applies only to federal agents operating in this specific area.

(With inputs from agencies.)