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OldBaldy1701E

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35. So, when I am laying on the ground after being attacked by ICE goons...

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:47 AM

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I can feel better about it?

Really?

We already had 'some protections'. They have been and are being ignored.

What makes anyone think this is going to change anything?

Until there is enforcement, this is all political theater. Which is like that line in that Scottish play:

'Tis a tale told by an idiot. Full of sound and fury... signifying nothing.' - Macbeth: Act 5, Scene 5.

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BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. [View all] In It to Win It Friday OP

#4 JustAnotherGen Friday #1

No reasonable canetoad Friday #5

Jabba-the-Trump's goons will just ignore it peppertree Saturday #42

Shouldn't this be automatic? chicoescuela Friday #2

Not confident this will do anything SSJVegeta Friday #3

If Walz calls out the NG Trump will immediately federalize it, Ocelot II Friday #7

From what I've researched, state police CAN arrest federal officers crimycarny Friday #11

If ICE is executing an immigration arrest, it would be almost impossible Ocelot II Friday #12

It appears no more than 1% of ICE's time is being spent on actually making immigration arrests Wiz Imp Friday #18

Walz did cal out the national guard already, right? SSJVegeta Friday #19

I believe he ordered them to stand ready but didn't acually call them. Amaryllis Friday #21

Got it. Thanks! SSJVegeta Friday #22

Minessota rso Friday #26

So perhaps he can use these rulings to enforce the law with the NG SSJVegeta Saturday #38

If a Dem wins the WH in 2028, ICE officers could be charged Kaleva Saturday #30

Good. sheshe2 Friday #4

Link to this excellent and thorough order: Ocelot II Friday #6

Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia Friday #27

should we start taking bets on whether this order will be ignored? drray23 Friday #8

It may be. But it's a step in the right direction mzmolly Friday #9

+1 progressoid Friday #16

And its a federal judge Boo1 Friday #20

Just maybe this judge will bring in the entire border czar and that team ... turbinetree Friday #10

This is very important. mysteryowl Friday #13

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Friday #14

While this is great news angrychair Friday #15

ICE arresting peaceful protester in Minnesota today red dog 1 Friday #17

Meaningless. cab67 Friday #23

Meaningless if nobody will enforce it. Maybe a lawyer can clarify. Bluetus Friday #25

Yes - they should. cab67 Saturday #40

ICE dont give a shit. What the fuck is TRO anyway? BradBo Friday #24

TRO is a Temporary Restricting Order Justice matters. Saturday #31

Thanks, I probably should have figured that out. BradBo Saturday #33

'Turning'? OldBaldy1701E Saturday #34

Restraining Cirsium Saturday #43

Thanks for the precision. Justice matters. Saturday #44

Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #28

and the consequences when these are all ignored? quakerboy Saturday #29

It's a start.... democrank Saturday #32

So, when I am laying on the ground after being attacked by ICE goons... OldBaldy1701E Saturday #35

I certainly won't be surprised when ICE ignores this Temporary Restraining Order democrank Saturday #37

The question now is Javaman Saturday #36

Issuing a TRO is one thing dlk Saturday #39

Does this judge have the power to order the ICE officer that arrested anybody for peaceful protest into bluestarone Saturday #41

It should be more than apparent by now popsdenver Saturday #45

The fact that an order to RESPECT EXISTING LAW is necessary is perhaps the most shameful thing about all this. pat_k Saturday #46