On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father in Minnesota, transporting them to a Texas detention center. School officials reported that this incident is part of an ongoing surge in ICE activity within the district, with three other children in the area having been detained in recent weeks. The family has an active asylum case and had entered the US through an official port of entry. School officials have expressed outrage, citing the trauma inflicted on students and the community.
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Since January 6, approximately 2,000 ICE agents have been deployed to Minnesota, allegedly for a fraud investigation, but are instead engaging in excessive force and illegal actions, prompting a federal judge to attempt limitations. These actions, including shootings, tear gassing, and family separations, have led to investigations targeting state officials and the widow of a victim while ICE escalates its conduct. With the National Guard on standby and the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, the situation resembles a scenario previously explored, raising concerns about a violent confrontation between state and federal forces. The legalities of such deployments are discussed, emphasizing the military’s obligation to refuse illegal orders.
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Federal prosecutors issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials, including the governor and mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as part of an investigation into potential obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. The subpoenas seek records related to public statements made by these officials. The probe is focused on the possible violation of a conspiracy statute, with officials, such as Mayor Frey, characterizing the investigation as a political tactic. The Justice Department has pushed back against state efforts to halt immigration enforcement operations in the area, arguing that such actions are “legally frivolous.”
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Over the past two weeks, law enforcement has received numerous complaints of civil rights violations, with off-duty officers of color also experiencing these issues. According to Chief Bruley, these individuals are being targeted in traffic stops and on the street without cause. This pattern suggests that ICE is engaging in racial profiling, targeting people of color, particularly Latinos, Asians, and the Somali community, in the Minneapolis area. Bruley emphasizes that if it is happening to officers, it is likely happening more frequently to community members, and it has to stop.
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In St. Paul, Minnesota, federal immigration agents detained U.S. citizen ChongLy Thao at gunpoint in his home without a warrant, leading him outside in his underwear in freezing temperatures. According to Thao and videos, masked agents forced their way in, disregarding his daughter-in-law’s pleas. Despite Thao’s assertion that he was a U.S. citizen, the agents only released him after taking photos and realizing their mistake. Although the Department of Homeland Security claims they were searching for sex offenders, Thao and his family deny this and are planning a civil rights lawsuit.
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Lawyers allege that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is actively preventing detainees in Minnesota from accessing legal counsel. This situation, according to several attorneys, represents a blatant disregard for the detainees’ constitutional rights. The concerns center around the core principles enshrined in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, specifically the right to due process and the right to legal representation.
The attorneys paint a picture of deliberate obstruction. One lawyer, recounting their experience, described being physically barred from seeing their client for hours. Repeated attempts to gain access were met with a consistent denial, with ICE agents citing an inability to accommodate attorney visits.… Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official serves as a pastor. The protesters, organized by Black Lives Matter Minnesota, interrupted the service to protest the ICE official and the agency’s actions, including the recent fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent. The DOJ is investigating potential federal civil rights violations, while protest organizers criticize the investigation, viewing it as a distraction from federal agents’ actions. The ICE official defended the agency’s tactics in a court filing, stating crowd control devices were needed to protect agents from increased threats.
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Defense officials announced late Saturday that approximately 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been ordered to prepare for potential deployment to Minnesota. This directive comes in response to President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act due to ongoing unrest in the state. The troops are being readied for a possible mission, though the specific nature and timing of any deployment remain uncertain. The Pentagon’s move reflects escalating tensions and federal intervention concerns.
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The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, regarding an alleged conspiracy to obstruct federal immigration agents. The probe, stemming from statements made by the officials concerning the deployment of thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents to the Minneapolis region, could result in subpoenas. The investigation is reportedly focusing on a federal statute that criminalizes conspiring to prevent federal officers from carrying out their duties through force or intimidation. Both Walz and Frey have denounced the federal presence, accusing agents of undermining public safety with aggressive tactics.
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ICE Detains Five-Year-Old Boy, Uses Him as “Bait,” Sparks Outrage
On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father in Minnesota, transporting them to a Texas detention center. School officials reported that this incident is part of an ongoing surge in ICE activity within the district, with three other children in the area having been detained in recent weeks. The family has an active asylum case and had entered the US through an official port of entry. School officials have expressed outrage, citing the trauma inflicted on students and the community.
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US Civil War Simulations: Minnesota as the Trigger Point
Since January 6, approximately 2,000 ICE agents have been deployed to Minnesota, allegedly for a fraud investigation, but are instead engaging in excessive force and illegal actions, prompting a federal judge to attempt limitations. These actions, including shootings, tear gassing, and family separations, have led to investigations targeting state officials and the widow of a victim while ICE escalates its conduct. With the National Guard on standby and the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, the situation resembles a scenario previously explored, raising concerns about a violent confrontation between state and federal forces. The legalities of such deployments are discussed, emphasizing the military’s obligation to refuse illegal orders.
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Justice Department Subpoenas Walz in Immigration Enforcement Probe
Federal prosecutors issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials, including the governor and mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as part of an investigation into potential obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. The subpoenas seek records related to public statements made by these officials. The probe is focused on the possible violation of a conspiracy statute, with officials, such as Mayor Frey, characterizing the investigation as a political tactic. The Justice Department has pushed back against state efforts to halt immigration enforcement operations in the area, arguing that such actions are “legally frivolous.”
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Minnesota Police Chief: ICE Now Targets Cops, Fueling Outrage
Over the past two weeks, law enforcement has received numerous complaints of civil rights violations, with off-duty officers of color also experiencing these issues. According to Chief Bruley, these individuals are being targeted in traffic stops and on the street without cause. This pattern suggests that ICE is engaging in racial profiling, targeting people of color, particularly Latinos, Asians, and the Somali community, in the Minneapolis area. Bruley emphasizes that if it is happening to officers, it is likely happening more frequently to community members, and it has to stop.
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US Citizen Arrested by ICE in Underwear After Warrantless Home Search
In St. Paul, Minnesota, federal immigration agents detained U.S. citizen ChongLy Thao at gunpoint in his home without a warrant, leading him outside in his underwear in freezing temperatures. According to Thao and videos, masked agents forced their way in, disregarding his daughter-in-law’s pleas. Despite Thao’s assertion that he was a U.S. citizen, the agents only released him after taking photos and realizing their mistake. Although the Department of Homeland Security claims they were searching for sex offenders, Thao and his family deny this and are planning a civil rights lawsuit.
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Minnesota Farmers, Agriculture Officials, and ICE Activity: A Critical Analysis
For individuals with disabilities needing assistance with the FCC Public file, KAAL-TV provides support via email at [email protected] or by phone at (507) 288-7555. This service is available to aid accessibility. Please note that this website is not intended for users within the European Economic Area. Copyright belongs to KAAL-TV, LLC, a Hubbard Broadcasting Company.
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Minnesota Lawyers Allege DHS Denies Counsel to Detainees
Lawyers allege that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is actively preventing detainees in Minnesota from accessing legal counsel. This situation, according to several attorneys, represents a blatant disregard for the detainees’ constitutional rights. The concerns center around the core principles enshrined in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, specifically the right to due process and the right to legal representation.
The attorneys paint a picture of deliberate obstruction. One lawyer, recounting their experience, described being physically barred from seeing their client for hours. Repeated attempts to gain access were met with a consistent denial, with ICE agents citing an inability to accommodate attorney visits.… Continue reading
DOJ to Press Charges After Activists Disrupt Church of ICE Official
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official serves as a pastor. The protesters, organized by Black Lives Matter Minnesota, interrupted the service to protest the ICE official and the agency’s actions, including the recent fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent. The DOJ is investigating potential federal civil rights violations, while protest organizers criticize the investigation, viewing it as a distraction from federal agents’ actions. The ICE official defended the agency’s tactics in a court filing, stating crowd control devices were needed to protect agents from increased threats.
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Pentagon Readies Troops for Minnesota Deployment: Concerns of Civil War Emerge
Defense officials announced late Saturday that approximately 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been ordered to prepare for potential deployment to Minnesota. This directive comes in response to President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act due to ongoing unrest in the state. The troops are being readied for a possible mission, though the specific nature and timing of any deployment remain uncertain. The Pentagon’s move reflects escalating tensions and federal intervention concerns.
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DOJ Investigates Walz, Frey Over Alleged Obstruction of ICE
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, regarding an alleged conspiracy to obstruct federal immigration agents. The probe, stemming from statements made by the officials concerning the deployment of thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents to the Minneapolis region, could result in subpoenas. The investigation is reportedly focusing on a federal statute that criminalizes conspiring to prevent federal officers from carrying out their duties through force or intimidation. Both Walz and Frey have denounced the federal presence, accusing agents of undermining public safety with aggressive tactics.
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