U.S. Judge Orders Curbs on Immigration Agents' Conduct Toward Minnesota Protesters

U.S. Judge Orders Curbs on Immigration Agents' Conduct Toward Minnesota Protesters

A U.S. judge has ordered immigration agents to curb their conduct toward Minnesota protesters. The ruling comes as a response to allegations of excessive force and mistreatment of protesters by immigration agents.

Background

The Minnesota protesters were demonstrating against immigration policies when they were met with force by immigration agents. The protesters claimed that they were subjected to excessive force, including pepper spray and physical assault.

Ruling

U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright ordered immigration agents to refrain from using excessive force and to respect the rights of protesters. The judge also ordered the government to provide training to immigration agents on how to handle protests peacefully.

Reaction

The ruling has been welcomed by protesters and human rights groups, who have long called for an end to excessive force by immigration agents. The government has yet to comment on the ruling.

Sources

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