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Legal Battles Against the ICE Crackdown
The lawsuits, court orders, and legal organizations fighting the crackdown. 65% of Americans say ICE has gone too far.
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- Keith Ellison · Minnesota AG, filed federal lawsuit against DHS
Minnesota Attorney General who filed a federal lawsuit on January 12, 2026, with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, against DHS, ICE, CBP, and Secretary Noem. Alleged Minnesota was targeted for its voting habits and political…
- US Supreme Court
Issued a unanimous ruling in April 2025 that the Abrego Garcia deportation was illegal. Accepted the birthright citizenship case (Barbara v. Trump) for oral arguments on April 1, 2026.
- Laken Riley Act Signed (Jan 29, 2025) · First bill signed — expanded ICE detention
First bill signed into law during Trump's second term, January 29, 2025. Senate voted 64-35 with 12 Democrats joining. Mandates detention of undocumented immigrants accused (not convicted) of theft, burglary, assault on police, and other…
- ACLU
Filed multiple lawsuits challenging the crackdown. Released surveillance footage proving ICE lied about Mahmoud Khalil's arrest. Challenged Operation Metro Surge for racial profiling. Filed suit against Operation Return to Sender in Kern…
- John Roberts · Chief Justice, wrote unanimous Abrego Garcia opinion
Chief Justice who authored the unanimous unsigned Supreme Court opinion on April 10, 2025, in the Abrego Garcia case, ruling the deportation illegal and ordering the government to "facilitate" his return. Drew a distinction between…
- Public Counsel · LA legal organization
Los Angeles-based legal organization that won a federal injunction requiring ICE to provide attorney access to detained individuals.