Homeland Security officials say 3,000 arrests have been made in Minnesota over the past 6 weeks
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Key Points:
- U.S. Border Patrol and ICE officials reported 3,000 arrests in Minnesota over six weeks, including individuals previously charged with serious crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Officials criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for creating a challenging environment for federal operations, amid local protests and a lawsuit filed by state leaders to halt the immigration enforcement surge.
- The federal government defended the operation in response to the lawsuit, emphasizing the supremacy of federal law over state objections and rejecting Minnesota's attempt to block federal enforcement efforts.
- Local law enforcement expressed concerns about ICE agents' conduct, including racial profiling and aggressive interactions with officers, while ICE officials maintained that their agents acted professionally and lawfully.
- Videos surfaced showing ICE agents forcibly det
