US Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Detaining Refugees In Minnesota

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

Trump has sent thousands of federal immigration agents to the



Democratic state as part of a sweeping crackdown that has sparked outrage over two civilian deaths at the hands of officers.

Authorities launched a program this month to re-examine the legal status of the approximately 5,600 refugees in Minnesota who have not yet been given green cards.