Appeals Court Suspends Restrictions on Federal Agents in Minneapolis

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling that restricted the use of force by federal agents against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis. The 8th Circuit Court granted an administrative stay of the preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, which prohibited agents from using pepper spray or making arrests during protests. This ruling followed a lawsuit by the ACLU, highlighting allegations of constitutional rights violations during increased immigration enforcement operations in the area. One plaintiff described being detained shortly after observing ICE activity, prompting the legal challenge.

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