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Trump admin argues judge limiting ICE in Minnesota would be 'unprecedented' overreach

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2 weeks ago

The Trump administration on Monday asked a federal judge to reject the state of Minnesota’s motion to limit ICE operations in the state, arguing to do so would be "unprecedented" overreach.The Justice Department (DOJ) argued in a filing in response to Minnesota’s lawsuit that the state was "effectively seeking a state veto over the enforcement of federal law," calling the notion "legally frivolous" and an "absurdity.""The 10th Amendment does not afford an ejectment action for states who are dissatisfied with the federal government’s enforcement of federal law," the DOJ response said.The state...