Katherine Menendez

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Presiding over Operation Metro Surge litigation

Minnesota hasn't elected a Republican governor since 2006. Senator Amy Klobuchar wants to keep it that way.

Updated May 23

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Denied Minnesota TRO on Feb 2; case proceeds on merits; acknowledged profiling/excessive force evidence

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order against Operation Metro Surge on February 2, 2026. She cited insufficient proof of constitutional violations, though she acknowledged evidence of racial profiling and excessive force.

Updated May 20