The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A sudden confrontation occurred on a frozen Minneapolis street corner between masked immigration agents in SUVs and activists and journalists following them.
- The scene was chaotic with car horns, sirens, whistles, and profanities exchanged as federal agents used pepper spray and detained a man at a bus stop on Lake Street.
- Activists responded by filming the arrest and alerting the neighborhood, highlighting the tension and opposition to ICE's presence.
- The incident reflects the broader atmosphere of fear and anger in Minneapolis, where federal enforcement actions frequently clash with community resistance.
- This event underscores the volatile dynamic between government immigration enforcement and local activists during a highly charged period.
