Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Department of Justice sues Minnesota over sanctuary immigration policies — The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County, and two named officials (Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt) alleging that sanctuary city policies violate federal immigration law and result in the release of individuals convicted of serious crimes. Attorney General Pamela Bondi characterized the policies as endangering public safety and announced the lawsuit as part of a broader campaign against sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide.
• Justice Department sues Minnesota over sanctuary city immigration policies — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging the state's sanctuary city policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed Minnesota's policies endanger public safety by allowing "illegal aliens" to circumvent legal processes. The suit alleges Minnesota's refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement violates federal law. Minnesota joins Los Angeles, New York, Boston, New Jersey, and Colorado in facing similar legal action as part of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign.