ICE Operations in Minnesota Scaled Back Following Public Outcry
Following weeks of public outcry over fatal shootings and allegations of unconstitutional practices, the Trump Administration is expected to scale back Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota, according to Time. The decision comes after mounting criticism of ICE's actions in Minneapolis, including the fatal shootings of two individuals, evidence of indiscriminate stops of U.S. citizens, and widespread allegations of unconstitutional search and seizure violations, Time reported.
Tom Homan, President Trump's top immigration advisor and former acting head of ICE, was dispatched to Minnesota on Monday night for emergency meetings with local officials, Time stated. Despite the planned scale back, Homan told reporters in Minneapolis on Thursday that ICE would continue making arrests. "We are not going to surrender our mission at all, we're just going to do it smarter," he said, according to Time.
The intense community resistance in Minnesota played a significant role in prompting the change, Time noted. "Minnesota is putting on a masterclass in peacefully defending a democracy against authoritarians," Time reported. Vox highlighted the vast networks of community resistance that have been established in the wake of the ICE shootings, offering various avenues for people to provide support.
The situation in Minnesota has drawn national attention, with many viewing it as a test case for resisting federal immigration policies, according to Time.
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