Tuesday, January 27, 2026

8th Circuit Stays Lower Court Injunction of Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations in MN

There are ongoing lawsuits about immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Minnesota, especially related to the operation called "Metro Surge. " Recently, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has paused one lawsuit, Tincher v. Noem, while an appeal is considered.

• U. S. District Court Judge Kate Menendez had previously issued a preliminary injunction restricting agents from retaliating against peaceful protesters and couldn't use crowd dispersal tools unless necessary.

• The Trump administration appealed this injunction and sought a stay. The 8th Circuit granted an administrative stay and a formal stay pending appeal.

• The court found the injunction too broad and vague, noting that it commands agents to obey the law without clear guidance on what constitutes peaceful protest.

• The ruling indicates that defining "peaceful and unobstructive" activities is complicated due to varying behaviors observed in protest videos.

The 8th Circuit's ruling halts the enforcement of the preliminary injunction until the case is fully examined. Further developments will be reported as they arise. 

https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2026/01/26/breaking-8th-circuit-stays-lower-court-injunction-of-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations-in-mn-n2198545

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