Know Your Rights: Resources for Dealing with ICE in the Twin Cities
Protests against ICE in the Twin Cities are ongoing following the tragic shooting of Renee Good in south Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is providing information on rights if ICE agents come to your door, as shared by the Immigrant Law Center. Resources on immigration rights are available in multiple languages through the city.
Tensions have escalated in the Twin Cities after the shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathan Ross. Demonstrations have taken place outside the regional ICE headquarters at the Whipple Building in Fort Snelling. Secretary Kristi Noem announced the arrival of additional federal law enforcement officials in Minnesota to support ICE and Border Patrol operations.
The Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge brought over 100 federal agents to the Twin Cities in December. A new 30-day surge in January saw 1,500 ICE officers and 600 Homeland Security investigators deployed to combat fraud. Border Patrol is also set to add up to 1,000 agents in Minneapolis. Homeland Security has highlighted arrests of serious offenders in Minnesota to justify the surge, including individuals involved in crimes like murder and child abuse.
The surge of federal law enforcement in Minnesota has sparked protests and calls for ICE's removal from the state. The City of Minneapolis and the Immigrant Law Center are providing information on rights when encountering federal immigration agents. Stay informed and know your rights if ICE comes to your door.