Minnesota AG Accuses White House of 'Politics and Retribution' in Immigration Enforcement
In a scathing rebuke, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has accused the Trump administration of turning immigration enforcement into a tool for politics and retribution. At the center of the controversy is the recent surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities, which Ellison describes as a constitutional crisis.Ellison Accuses White House of 'Politics and Retribution'
In an interview with CBS News, Ellison stated that he has seen no evidence of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer earlier this month. He also disputed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's assertions about 5-year-old Liam Ramos, who was taken into ICE custody outside his home. DHS claimed that the boy had been 'abandoned,' but Ellison believes otherwise.
The Surge: A Planned Deployment or a Routine Enforcement Action?
Ellison argued that the operation has been fueled by Mr. Trump's anger over losing the 2020 presidential election. He claimed that the surge is not a routine enforcement action, but rather a planned deployment targeting Minnesota. The Attorney General also stated that he believes U.S. officials are shifting their rationale now because public opinion is turning against the operation.
Lawsuit Filed to Stop DHS' Warrantless Arrests
Ellison's office and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop what they allege are unlawful tactics. The lawsuit accuses DHS of warrantless arrests without individualized assessment, racial profiling, and excessive detention. Ellison also stated that planning for the surge had long been underway, and that U.S. officials are now shifting their rationale due to public opinion.
The controversy surrounding the immigration enforcement in Minnesota highlights the complex and often contentious relationship between federal authorities and local leaders. As the lawsuit makes its way through the courts, one thing is clear: the debate over immigration policy will continue to be a pressing issue for years to come.
