Federal court upholds ICE authority to detain peaceful protesters in Minnesota

A US court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can use pepper spray against peaceful protesters in Minnesota. The decision was made by the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

In 2020, a federal judge had imposed restrictions on ICE’s crowd control tactics following a shooting in Minneapolis. However, an appeals court has now overturned these restrictions.

According to reports, the ruling allows ICE to use pepper spray against protesters who are deemed to be “a threat” or “obstructing” law enforcement officers.

The decision was made by a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The court ruled that the federal appeals court had jurisdiction over the case and that the restrictions imposed by the lower court were not supported by evidence.

The ruling has been met with criticism from some civil rights groups, who argue that the use of pepper spray against peaceful protesters is excessive and violates their constitutional rights.

The decision does not affect other states or cities that have implemented similar restrictions on ICE’s crowd control tactics.

Source: Google News World