John Collins

The subpoenas by the U.S.

Department of Justice sought information from local Minnesota governments during the height of the ICE surge into the state, which led to thousands of arrests and the killings of two American citizens by federal agents.

The judge said the subpoenas violated the Tenth Amendment, which bans the federal government from using its powers to coerce local governments into adopting federal policies.

A Justice Department spokesperson said they plan to continue to investigate.

The judge plans to unseal the transcripts of the grand jury that led to the subpoenas as early as next month.

For NPR News, I'm John Collins in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families confirmed the operations, saying it stems from information the state shared with federal law enforcement.

The morning operations involved federal FBI and Homeland Security agents, as well as Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigators.

Minnesota was the site of a federal immigration enforcement surge this winter that led to protests and the killings of two residents by federal agents.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the execution of search warrants is an example of state and federal agencies working together, and urged the federal government to share evidence collected in the killings of Alex Preddy and Renee Good in January.

For NPR News, I'm John Collins in Minneapolis.