Minnesota state authorities have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over what they describe as harsh immigration enforcement measures. The case was filed on Monday following the death of a female protester who was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week, according to AFP.

State Attorney General Keith Ellison alleged that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had unusually increased the presence of immigration officers in the Democrat-led state, creating safety risks for residents. At a press conference, Ellison said thousands of poorly trained, armed, and aggressive federal agents had been deployed in local communities, making the state less secure.

Ellison further claimed that Minnesota was being targeted because of its political differences, diversity, and democratic stance, calling the move a clear violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also accused Republican President Donald Trump of deliberately targeting the state as part of his immigration crackdown program.