Minnesota National Guard Deployed Amid ICE Presence: Standby Order Raises Questions
The Minnesota National Guard was mobilized on Saturday to support local law enforcement amid “Operation Metro Surge” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. DHS claims the operation has been successful in arresting criminal illegal aliens, while Governor Tim Walz has criticized the crackdown as political retribution. Despite the mobilization, the National Guard will remain on standby and not be deployed to the streets, focusing on maintaining public safety and protecting peaceful protestors. The Governor stated that local law enforcement are adequately prepared to maintain peace and order.
John Q. Hosedrinker
ICE Raid at Minnesota Mexican Restaurant Sparks Outrage and Calls for Resistance
Following an incident in which four ICE officers ate at El Tapatio, a Mexican restaurant in Minnesota, three staff members were arrested later that evening. Witnesses reported the staff appeared frightened during the arrests, which took place near a local school and church. This operation is part of “Operation Metro Surge,” a broader initiative targeting immigrant communities, and has caused increased tension with reported closures of restaurants due to ICE presence. While the reasons for the arrests and the identities of those arrested remain unclear, these actions highlight the impact of increased immigration enforcement in the state.
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