Shootings in Minneapolis and Portland spur protests over federal enforcement operations
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Key Points:
- A shooting outside a Portland hospital left a man and woman injured, prompting investigations by the FBI and Oregon Department of Justice, while Portland officials called for ICE to halt operations pending a full inquiry amid protests.
- The Department of Homeland Security defended the Portland and Minneapolis ICE officers' actions, claiming the individuals involved tried to use their vehicles as weapons, a narrative disputed by local officials and protesters.
- The Minneapolis shooting occurred during a major immigration enforcement operation by the Trump administration, which has led to over 1,500 arrests and sparked widespread protests, especially given the city's recent history with police violence.
- Minnesota state authorities were excluded from the investigation into the Minneapolis shooting, causing concern about the fairness and transparency of the inquiry; Governor Tim Walz demanded state
