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Jan 26, 2026 A federal court in Minneapolis heard arguments over the legality of Operation Metro Surge Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The case put federal-state power and constitutional limits on domestic enforcement before the judiciary.
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- Minneapolis court hears arguments on Trump’s ICE deployment — A federal court in Minneapolis heard arguments regarding the Trump administration's deployment of 3,000 ICE agents to Minnesota, which is being challenged as an unconstitutional occupation.
- Minnesota AG Keith Ellison files lawsuit against federal government — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the deployment of federal agents in Minnesota violates the 10th Amendment.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 25, 2026 Senate Democrats said they would block or strip Department of Homeland Security funding from a government funding package Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The funding threat used Congress's budget power to demand accountability and policy changes from federal immigration agencies.
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- Democratic Lawmakers Oppose DHS Funding — In response to the actions of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Amy Klobuchar and Adam Schiff, announced their intention to vote against funding for the Department of
- Senate Democrats to Block Funding Package Over DHS Funding — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats will block a government funding package if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Senate Democrats refuse to support DHS funding bill — Senate Democrats announced they would not support any further funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in light of the recent shooting incident involving federal agents.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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