A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:32 AM

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A federal judge in Minnesota has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining refugees awaiting permanent resident status and ordered the release of those currently in detention.

Story Timeline: Federal Judge Blocks, Then Declines to Halt, Minnesota Refugee Detention

Jan 29, 2026

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody(current)

Jan 31, 2026A federal judge declined to immediately halt the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota because she lacked the authority at this point.

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or detaining refugees in Minnesota, and ordered the release of those in custody

Story Timeline: Federal Judge Blocks, Then Declines to Halt, Minnesota Refugee Detention

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