MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a troubling escalation of tensions, federal officers have faced strong opposition in Minnesota, a key state in President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement campaign. The atmosphere has been charged following the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer during protests against aggressive immigration actions, drawing painful parallels to the aftermath of George Floyd's death in 2020. Trump's administration has directed over 2,000 federal officers to the Twin Cities, claiming it to be the largest immigration operation in history. Critics, including Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz, describe this as a relentless assault on the state, urging the federal government to halt its disruptive actions. Amid increased scrutiny, Trump has faced backlash for derogatory comments targeting Minnesota's Somali population and for linking the state to fraudulent activities without substantial evidence. As protests mount, community leaders call for an end to divisive tactics that further strain an already polarized environment.
Tensions Rise in Minnesota Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement
Tensions Rise in Minnesota Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement
A series of immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota have escalated tensions as federal officers encounter resistance in the state where protests against police brutality began after George Floyd's death.
Federal immigration officers have faced pushback in Minnesota, a state marked by significant conflict with the Trump administration since 2026. Following the recent shooting of a woman by an immigration officer near the site of George Floyd's killing, protests have reignited concern over federal actions. Minnesota's political leaders expressed frustration over the administration's relentless focus on targeting blue states and the impact on local communities, urging for relief from increased federal scrutiny.
