Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
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Protesters held a demonstration outside a federal courthouse in Minneapolis, rallying against Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. Bovino and a few agents are expected to leave as early as Tuesday. (AP video by Mark Vancleave) Alex Pretti was the second person killed this month by a federal officer in Minneapolis. (AP Video by Laura Bargfeld) Federal agents make a traffic stop on a U.S. citizen as they provide their identification including a passport and drivers license, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Minneapolis.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A federal judge ordered ICE’s acting director to appear in court after saying the agency had not properly followed court orders in immigration cases.
Key Points:
- Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said ICE’s handling of several Minnesota detention cases showed an “extraordinary” level of court-order violations.
- The judge told acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear Friday, though he said the appearance could be canceled if one detained man was released.
- The order came after federal agents detained an Ecuadorian man in Texas and a separate hearing over a wider immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
- President Donald Trump has backed the Minnesota enforcement push and sent Tom Homan to help lead it after recent unrest and a deadly shooting involving federal officers.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
ICE raids and court fights can create fear for immigrant families, disrupt workers and small businesses, and add costs for taxpayers and local courts.
Positive Impact
Court orders and oversight may limit unlawful arrests and protect due process for residents.
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