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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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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In a recent incident, federal immigration agents detained U.S. citizen ChongLy “Scott” Thao in his Minnesota home without a warrant, forcing entry and leading him outside in subfreezing temperatures in his underwear. Despite Thao’s protests and the lack of a warrant, agents took him to an undisclosed location, photographed him, and then returned him home after realizing their mistake. The Department of Homeland Security claims the operation targeted sex offenders residing at the home, but Thao’s family disputes this, stating that no registered sex offenders lived there. Thao plans to file a civil rights lawsuit against the DHS, citing feelings of insecurity following the incident.
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A recent letter from the Gwinnett County Association of Educators expressed concerns regarding the impact of ICE activity on students, citing increased dropouts and class absences due to fear. The association is requesting a pause in cooperation with ICE, citing potential psychological harm to students. This follows the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, which mandates local law enforcement coordination with ICE. The Sheriff’s Office responded, acknowledging the letter and stating intentions to meet with the group and others to discuss the matter while emphasizing a commitment to serving all county residents and adhering to the Constitution.
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The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has declared it will not investigate the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, citing the availability of video evidence and a lack of justification for such an investigation. Despite the DOJ’s refusal, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty have vowed to proceed with their own investigation, though they have been denied access to evidence collected by the Justice Department. The DOJ is, however, investigating Good’s widow and local officials, while also accusing them of obstructing ICE. This decision has spurred the resignation of numerous Justice Department attorneys, highlighting the controversy surrounding the administration’s actions.
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“Operation Metro Surge,” an immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis and St. Paul, has sparked strong local resistance, particularly after the death of Renée Good. Residents have formed communities to track and document ICE activities, sharing information and warning neighbors. Aggressive tactics by ICE agents, including the use of tear gas and violent arrests, have been widely criticized. The community’s response has been widespread, with many residents becoming involved in protests and aid for the first time.
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is reportedly “livid,” and honestly, it’s completely understandable. The situation involves a family friend who was wrongly targeted by ICE, and the details paint a picture of overreach and potential abuse of power that’s deeply troubling. The story, as it unfolds, is one that triggers several red flags about due process, abuse of authority, and the overall climate of fear that can be generated when government agencies operate with a perceived lack of accountability.
It seems that the ICE agents, in their actions, essentially dragged a man out of his home in the dead of winter, undressed him, and hauled him into the cold.… Continue reading
ChongLy Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE officers who broke into his home, handcuffed him, and took him outside in minimal clothing. Thao, who was born in Laos, was held without explanation and later returned home, expressing feelings of fear and shame. ICE stated the operation was related to investigating sex offenders at the address, and the agency claimed Thao matched a description and refused identification. However, Thao’s family disputed this account, stating he did not resist and was not informed of the reason for his detention, raising concerns about the tactics used in the area.
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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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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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ICE Detains US Citizen in Subfreezing Weather, Forcing Him From Home Without Clothes
In a recent incident, federal immigration agents detained U.S. citizen ChongLy “Scott” Thao in his Minnesota home without a warrant, forcing entry and leading him outside in subfreezing temperatures in his underwear. Despite Thao’s protests and the lack of a warrant, agents took him to an undisclosed location, photographed him, and then returned him home after realizing their mistake. The Department of Homeland Security claims the operation targeted sex offenders residing at the home, but Thao’s family disputes this, stating that no registered sex offenders lived there. Thao plans to file a civil rights lawsuit against the DHS, citing feelings of insecurity following the incident.
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ICE Activity Causing Students to Miss School, Drop Out: Teachers Report
A recent letter from the Gwinnett County Association of Educators expressed concerns regarding the impact of ICE activity on students, citing increased dropouts and class absences due to fear. The association is requesting a pause in cooperation with ICE, citing potential psychological harm to students. This follows the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, which mandates local law enforcement coordination with ICE. The Sheriff’s Office responded, acknowledging the letter and stating intentions to meet with the group and others to discuss the matter while emphasizing a commitment to serving all county residents and adhering to the Constitution.
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Trump Administration Won’t Investigate ICE Killing, Sparking Outrage
The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has declared it will not investigate the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, citing the availability of video evidence and a lack of justification for such an investigation. Despite the DOJ’s refusal, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty have vowed to proceed with their own investigation, though they have been denied access to evidence collected by the Justice Department. The DOJ is, however, investigating Good’s widow and local officials, while also accusing them of obstructing ICE. This decision has spurred the resignation of numerous Justice Department attorneys, highlighting the controversy surrounding the administration’s actions.
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Minneapolis Siege: On-the-Ground Reality is Worse Than Videos Suggest
“Operation Metro Surge,” an immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis and St. Paul, has sparked strong local resistance, particularly after the death of Renée Good. Residents have formed communities to track and document ICE activities, sharing information and warning neighbors. Aggressive tactics by ICE agents, including the use of tear gas and violent arrests, have been widely criticized. The community’s response has been widespread, with many residents becoming involved in protests and aid for the first time.
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St. Paul Mayor Outraged as ICE Wrongly Targets Family Friend, Subjects Him to Humiliating Treatment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is reportedly “livid,” and honestly, it’s completely understandable. The situation involves a family friend who was wrongly targeted by ICE, and the details paint a picture of overreach and potential abuse of power that’s deeply troubling. The story, as it unfolds, is one that triggers several red flags about due process, abuse of authority, and the overall climate of fear that can be generated when government agencies operate with a perceived lack of accountability.
It seems that the ICE agents, in their actions, essentially dragged a man out of his home in the dead of winter, undressed him, and hauled him into the cold.… Continue reading
ICE Raids Home, Detains U.S. Citizen Nearly Naked: Fears of a Lawless America
ChongLy Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE officers who broke into his home, handcuffed him, and took him outside in minimal clothing. Thao, who was born in Laos, was held without explanation and later returned home, expressing feelings of fear and shame. ICE stated the operation was related to investigating sex offenders at the address, and the agency claimed Thao matched a description and refused identification. However, Thao’s family disputed this account, stating he did not resist and was not informed of the reason for his detention, raising concerns about the tactics used in the area.
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Man Dies in ICE Custody in Texas Sparks Outrage, Concerns
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