Trump Doj continues Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul Over Sanctuary Politics
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The Ministry of Justice has filed a complaint against Minnesota for its sanctuary policies which, according to the Trump administration, interferes with the implementation of the federal government on illegal immigration.
The complaint, filed on Monday, appoints the state of Minnesota, the county of Hennepin, the sheriff of the county of Hennepin, Dawanna S. Witt, the Attorney General of Minnesota, Keith Ellison, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as defendants.
The complaint argues that not only are the sanctuary policies illegal under federal law, but lead to the release of dangerous criminals which would otherwise be subject to suppression, including illegal immigrants recognized guilty of serious crimes.
“Minnesota officials compromise the security of their own citizens by allowing illegal foreigners to bypass the legal process,” said prosecutor General Pamela jumps in a statement. “This Ministry of Justice will continue to bring disputes against any jurisdiction which uses sanctuary policies to challenge federal law and undermine the application of laws.”
The sanctuary cities defy the deadline of Bondi to cooperate: “no intention to change”
The Attorney General Pam Bondi, on the right, and the secretary of internal security, Kristi Noem, listen to President Donald Trump speaking in the oval office of the White House, on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP photo / Alex Brandon) (AP photo / Alex Brandon)
Saint Paul has described the trial as an effective attack on “long -standing separation order from the city – an essential policy that promotes public security, strengthens community confidence and reflects Saint Paul’s commitment to serve and protect all residents, regardless of immigration status.”
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“City employees do not work for the president, we work for people who live here. We will be with our immigrant and refugee neighbors, no matter how many unconstitutional complaints made by the White House,” said the mayor of St. Paul Melvin Carter in a statement. “We have already proven our determination in two successful actions in justice this year, and we are impatient to win our third consecutive legal victory against this embarrassing federal regime.”
Divided image of the mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey and the Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz. (Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Monday’s complaint comes after the prosecutor General Bondi published a list of sanctuary jurisdictions last month which included Minnesota. Boston, New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Los Angeles were among the other jurisdictions included.
Chicago, Illinois – August 21: The Attorney General of Minnesota, Keith Ellison, arrives to speak on stage on the third day of the National Democratic Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images)
Fox News Digital contacted the offices of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Ellison, the County of Hennepin, the Sheriff of the county of Hennepin Dawanna S. Witt and the city of Minneapolis to comment.
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The Ministry of Justice Trump brought similar prosecutions against cities in New York and Los Angeles during the summer as well as Boston earlier this month.
