A federal agent in Minneapolis shot a man in the leg during an enforcement operation last night. The incident occurred as tensions in the city continue to simmer after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent last week.
The shooting happened around 7pm local time, with multiple witnesses describing chaotic scenes. Several hundred protesters gathered at the scene on Wednesday night, facing off against agents who blocked off the area and used smoke and crowd control measures. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that protesters were engaging in "unlawful behavior" and urged everyone to leave the area.
However, Mayor Jacob Frey took a more nuanced approach, acknowledging the concerns of residents but urging protesters not to escalate the situation. He warned that countering ICE's actions with more chaos would only serve to harm undocumented immigrants in the city.
The incident has sparked fears among vulnerable communities, including a pregnant woman who was reportedly denied medical attention due to the chaos at the scene. Despite this, O'Hara said he could not confirm whether a pregnant person had been hurt.
The shooting is part of a massive militarized operation launched by ICE in Minnesota, with about 3,000 officers deployed across the state. The Trump administration describes this as its largest ever deployment, and has accused immigrants of resisting arrest and attacking agents.
Meanwhile, protests against ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics have continued to erupt nationwide. Residents are mobilizing to counter the presence of immigration officers, providing legal aid, and delivering food to families who remain fearful for their safety.
The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, issued a call to action, urging citizens to record evidence of "atrocities" committed by ICE agents in the state. He warned that armed agents are going door-to-door, ordering people to identify where neighbors of color live, and accused the federal government of conducting a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota.
As tensions continue to rise in Minneapolis, accountability is looming on the horizon – both at the polls and in courtrooms.
The shooting happened around 7pm local time, with multiple witnesses describing chaotic scenes. Several hundred protesters gathered at the scene on Wednesday night, facing off against agents who blocked off the area and used smoke and crowd control measures. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that protesters were engaging in "unlawful behavior" and urged everyone to leave the area.
However, Mayor Jacob Frey took a more nuanced approach, acknowledging the concerns of residents but urging protesters not to escalate the situation. He warned that countering ICE's actions with more chaos would only serve to harm undocumented immigrants in the city.
The incident has sparked fears among vulnerable communities, including a pregnant woman who was reportedly denied medical attention due to the chaos at the scene. Despite this, O'Hara said he could not confirm whether a pregnant person had been hurt.
The shooting is part of a massive militarized operation launched by ICE in Minnesota, with about 3,000 officers deployed across the state. The Trump administration describes this as its largest ever deployment, and has accused immigrants of resisting arrest and attacking agents.
Meanwhile, protests against ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics have continued to erupt nationwide. Residents are mobilizing to counter the presence of immigration officers, providing legal aid, and delivering food to families who remain fearful for their safety.
The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, issued a call to action, urging citizens to record evidence of "atrocities" committed by ICE agents in the state. He warned that armed agents are going door-to-door, ordering people to identify where neighbors of color live, and accused the federal government of conducting a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota.
As tensions continue to rise in Minneapolis, accountability is looming on the horizon – both at the polls and in courtrooms.
This is so messed up 
ICE's actions are causing way too much stress for innocent ppl 
especially those with legit concerns 
like the pregnant woman who couldn't get medical attention 
The gov's response is all over the place 
one minute they're saying protesters are bad, next they're saying don't make it worse 
accountability for those who are hurt 
and for the policies that put ppl in harm's way 
We need better, not more militarization 
and enforcement tactics that target specific communities 
Everyone deserves respect and fairness 
they're making everyone so scared with these militarized operations... i mean i get that there are rules to follow but do they have to be so aggressive? 
. I mean, can't we all just talk things out instead of resorting to violence? The governor is calling for people to record evidence of atrocities, but that's not gonna solve anything...what it needs is some real solutions 
like providing more funding for community programs or increasing resources for immigrants in need 
. And what about that pregnant woman who was denied medical attention because of the chaos?! 
That's just cruel and heartless. I hope we can get to the bottom of this soon, but until then, I'm gonna be over here holding my breath...
... what if one of those agents loses control and hurts someone? 
this whole thing is super messed up 
but at the same time, the governor's call to action is like, totally necessary 
we need more people recording evidence and speaking out against ICE's actions because someone needs to hold them accountable 
we should be focusing on her well-being right now rather than getting caught up in the whole "protest vs. enforcement" debate 
. it's like, can't we all just calm down and talk about this stuff peacefully? 
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That's some serious human rights violations right there.
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we need ppl to stand up 4 whats rite and not let da government just keep pushin their agenda 
and we need more ppl to get involved in denouncing dis kind of behavior 
. I think it's legit to be angry about what's happening with ICE and their militarized operation. The fact that they're using smoke bombs and crowd control measures to disperse peaceful protesters is concerning - it feels like a bit of a cop-out. And yeah, the governor's call for recording "atrocities" sounds like a great idea! Maybe it'll encourage people to hold those in power accountable. I'm also wondering if we should be questioning why we're allowing ICE to operate in our cities without more transparency and oversight 
. What's next? Using SWAT teams to respond to a family having a disagreement over whose turn it is to do the dishes?
. Meanwhile, Minnesota's governor wants us to document "atrocities" committed by ICE agents... sounds like a job for the Department of Redundancy 
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. The governor is right, we need to document these atrocities and hold ICE accountable for their actions 
? Newsflash: being human shouldn't require a passport or ID card 
. It's time for us to stand up and demand change, but not just by protesting - let's support these folks with resources and services that actually help 
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