What's the impact of changing immigration enforcement in Minneapolis? : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration has intensified federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, deploying agents who have been observed aggressively questioning and arresting people of color, sparking protests and confrontations involving tear gas and arrests.
- Experts note this marks a national shift toward more forceful, less coordinated immigration operations by multiple federal agencies, often without cooperation from local authorities, leading to confusion, fear, and mistrust among communities.
- Despite criticism over tactics and training, the Department of Homeland Security defends its agents as well-trained and justified in their actions, emphasizing a focus on deporting individuals with criminal records and restoring law and order.
- Legal challenges have arisen, including lawsuits alleging racial profiling and unlawful arrests, while community members express concern that these federal operations undermine trust in local
