MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a tumultuous scene in Minneapolis, federal officers resorted to tear gas on Monday to disperse a crowd watching a man questioned after an accident involving immigration agents. This confrontation comes just days after the fatal shooting of a local woman, Renee Good, by an ICE officer, prompting protests across the United States.
Witnesses reported that the crowd yelled 'cowards' as the agents retreated from the scene. The community's reaction has been electric, particularly following Good's death last week, which has drawn criticism of immigration enforcement strategies under the Trump administration.
Officials are set to address the situation, with Minnesota’s attorney general and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul holding a press conference to discuss the immigration efforts in the wake of these events.
A local resident, Christian Molina, described his encounter with agents who followed him while he was driving. After a brief exchange, he decided to wait for local police instead of engaging with the federal officers, highlighting the tension between the community and immigration enforcement.
As protests continue to emerge in Minnesota and beyond, advocates are calling for a reevaluation of policies that link law enforcement with immigration enforcement, raising crucial questions about community safety and justice.
