A federal judge declined to immediately block expanded immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota,

saying there was not enough time to fully review the state’s emergency request.

The decision allows federal operations to continue while the court conducts further review.

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez heard arguments from Minnesota and

the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul,

which claim a surge of ICE activity has led to unconstitutional behavior,

including warrantless arrests and excessive force.

Menendez said the issues were “unusually complex”

and lacked clear precedent, making a same-day ruling impossible.

The court set an expedited schedule, with federal responses due by January 19 and state filings by January 22.

State officials argue the tactics have harmed public trust

, while federal attorneys insist the actions are “lawful, necessary, and well within federal authority.”

The case follows the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, which intensified scrutiny.