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U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud declined Wednesday to block imminent plans by the city of Minneapolis to clear a homeless encampment on its south side, rejecting the plea of two residents. After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge concluded the city wouldn't be in violation of any constitutional rights by removing an unsanctioned tent city from public land. The closure is planned for .
A large homeless encampment in Minneapolis will shut down after a federal judge rejected an emergency appeal by two of the encampments' residents to prevent the closure.
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A class action complaint was filed on Jan. 2, representing residents from Camp Nenookaasi, located in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. The lawsuit cites several rights violations.