Federal Immigration Agents to Withdraw from Minneapolis Amidst Controversy
Minneapolis, MN – The Trump administration announced it would remove 700 federal immigration agents from Minneapolis, according to Vox, although the publication noted that there were "few signs of the crackdown letting up." The decision followed accusations of heavy-handed tactics and comparisons to the January 6th Capitol attack.
Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer now running for a U.S. House seat in Maryland, drew parallels between the actions of the immigration agents and the mob he faced on January 6, 2021. "They are terrorizing people more than serving," Dunn told TIME, emphasizing that "law enforcement is supposed to be about serving." Dunn is making the dismantling of Donald Trump's immigration regime a central theme of his congressional campaign.
The presence of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis had drawn criticism, with some accusing them of excessive force and intimidation. The withdrawal announcement came amidst these concerns, although details regarding the timeline and specific reasons for the decision remained unclear, according to Vox.
In other news, technology researchers have found no evidence of censorship on TikTok, despite earlier claims from users. Following a U.S.-led investor group taking control of the platform's U.S. operations earlier this year, some users alleged that political topics were being suppressed. According to NPR, users specifically accused the app of throttling videos about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and posts related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. However, the new research contradicts these claims.
Meanwhile, a new social media platform called Moltbook has launched, designed exclusively for artificial intelligence bots, according to NPR. The platform raises questions about the potential for AI to develop faith, conspire against humans, or experience emotions like melancholy.
In the U.K., the Netflix documentary, "The Investigation of Lucy Letby," is challenging the conviction of the neonatal nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more, according to TIME. The documentary seeks to shed new light on the trial and question Letby's guilt. Letby was convicted in 2023, making her one of the most prolific female serial killers in the U.K.
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