The lawsuit filed Monday targets the state, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis. The lawsuit alleges their policies result in the release of dangerous criminals who would otherwise be subject to deportation. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Minnesota is the latest jurisdiction targeted by President Donald Trump ‘s administration, which has also sued Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and several cities, including Boston,Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City and Rochester, New York, over their policies. “This baseless lawsuit is just more political retaliation against Minnesota and we will respond in court,” Keith Ellison said in a statement.