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Federal judge blocks Minnesota refugee arrests, detention in lawsuit victory

Feb 27, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN

A federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction protecting Minnesota refugees from unlawful arrest and detention while a class action lawsuit proceeds. The government had been conducting warrantless arrests and detention of lawfully present refugees under Operation PARRIS. The judge found the policy likely violates the Immigration & Nationality Act and the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. The lawsuit was filed by refugee rights organizations on behalf of impacted refugees.

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