The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration today on behalf of three U.S. citizens, alleging the administration misused federal law enforcement in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The lawsuit claims the Trump administration violated the citizens' rights.
The legal action comes amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis against federal immigration agents. Federal agents deployed teargas earlier today to disperse dozens of protesters outside a federal building housing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino told Fox News that recent arrests were made outside the building.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with President Trump this afternoon, conveying his concerns that ICE raids are dangerous and put more people at risk. According to a press conference held this afternoon, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the president had not spoken today, despite Walz calling on Trump via social media to "turn the temperature down."
The ACLU's lawsuit centers on the administration's interpretation and application of federal law enforcement powers. The organization claims the administration overstepped its authority. The specific details of the encounters between the three U.S. citizens and ICE agents were not immediately available.
The Trump administration has not yet issued a formal response to the lawsuit. The case is expected to raise significant questions about the limits of federal immigration enforcement and the rights of citizens during encounters with federal agents. The lawsuit is likely to proceed through the courts in the coming weeks.
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