Judge tosses out federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota ‘sanctuary’ policies

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 259

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A Trump-appointed federal judge on Monday tossed out a Department of Justice lawsuit that aimed to invalidate state and local “sanctuary” policies, which limit information-sharing and cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and immigration enforcement.

The lawsuit, filed in September, was one of at least 27 such cases filed against more than 20 cities, counties and states during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term. It preceded Operation Metro Surge, during which …

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