A Biden-appointed judge blocks ICE from using pepper spray and arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota, citing constitutional protections.

A federal judge appointed by President Biden has issued a broad injunction restricting ICE agents' actions during protests in Minnesota, prohibiting the use of crowd control tactics such as pepper spray and prohibiting the arrest of peaceful protesters. The ruling requires probable cause for arrests and prohibits retaliation against individuals who do not obstruct operations. It also restricts vehicle pursuits unless there is an immediate threat. The Department of Homeland Security criticized the order for being overly restrictive, while civil rights advocates claim it protects constitutional rights. The decision is part of a growing legal trend that questions federal enforcement tactics in protest settings, and the administration intends to appeal.