MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Activists in Minneapolis faced gunpoint arrests by immigration officers on Tuesday as they followed ICE vehicles, highlighting a tense atmosphere surrounding immigration enforcement. Witnesses reported seeing at least one activist detained while wearing anti-ICE clothing. The arrests come after a heightened focus on immigrants in the area and recent fatalities related to ICE operations. Activist groups have noted a shift in tactics, with fewer public protests and more clandestine efforts to monitor ICE movements. This change reflects a broader concern among community members about safety and civil liberties amid escalated interventions from immigration authorities.
Minneapolis Activists Face Gunpoint Arrests During ICE Check
Minneapolis Activists Face Gunpoint Arrests During ICE Check
Tensions rise in Minneapolis as immigration officers draw firearms to detain activists trailing their vehicles amid ongoing protests.
In a dramatic incident in Minneapolis, immigration officers with weapons drawn arrested several activists following their vehicles. This occurred shortly after heightened tensions sparked by previous immigration enforcement actions. Observers noted that at least one activist was handcuffed while lying face down on the ground. The recent crackdowns by immigration officials, which have shifted towards neighborhoods instead of public spaces, have led to increased unease among local communities. Activists are now mobilizing more quietly, primarily sharing sightings rather than coordinating large protests. Amidst this, federal judges have intervened to discuss the legality of following ICE vehicles without them considering this suspicious behavior. The situation remains fluid as many community members are actively tracking local immigration enforcement movements.
