Judge Threatens To Hold ICE Chief in Contempt Over Minnesota Detentions

‘The Court’s patience is at an end,’ a federal judge says.

Onlookers gather after federal agents shot a protester at Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Onlookers gather after federal agents shot a protester at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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Jan 27, 2026, 12:46 PM ET

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