While I was off-grid in the snowy mountains, the Eighth Circuit panel decided to expedite a hearing on the prelim. inj. case (Trump had appealed his complete loss, on the ICE tactics) — and now the schedule is set, in Appeal 26-1105.
In the mean time, we would note that ICE’s own long-standing internal handbook / rules of engagement prohibit the use of tear gas, unless an officer’s life is in danger — and always prohibit rubber bullets, unless fired upon, first — in protest situations.
[The applicability of those internal rules have been affirmed in injunctions granted in Chicago and Portland, in late in 2025.] Here’s where the dates shake out, but there should be oral argument about a week after all the briefs are in:
…[Eighth Circuit] CLERK’S ORDER:
Pursuant to the Court’s Opinion filed January 26, 2026, the parties are directed to comply with the following expedited briefing deadlines:
[Noemites’ / Bovino’s] brief and appendix are due February 6, 2026.
[People of Minneapolis] Appellees’ brief is due February 17, 2026.
[Noemites’ / Bovino’s] reply brief is due February 24, 2026….
Now you know… onward, resolutely.
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