Judge orders release of man arrested in Minneapolis by ICE with a battering RAM
4 months ago
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- Federal judge orders release of Liberian man Garrison Gibson, arrested by immigration agents using a battering ram.
- Judge ruled agents violated Gibson's Fourth Amendment rights by entering his home without consent or a judicial warrant.
- DHS has been conducting large-scale immigration enforcement in Minnesota, arresting over 2,500 people since late November.
- Gibson's attorney called the arrest a 'blatant constitutional violation' and filed a habeas corpus petition.
- Gibson, who fled Liberia's civil war, had a 2008 drug conviction later dismissed but was under an order of supervision.
- Judge Bryan noted officials violated regulations by not properly notifying Gibson of his supervision revocation.
- DHS spokesperson cited Gibson's criminal history, though court records show only minor offenses beyond the dismissed felony.
- Recent immigration raids in the Twin Cities have sparked fear, following incidents including shootings involving agents.