Masked federal agents raided the Bro Tex facility in St. Paul without warning, detaining workers and frightening nearby families. City officials say they had no advance notice and stressed that St. Paul police were not involved. Advocates and civil rights groups condemned the use of unidentified agents and the use of force on protesters, warning that the raid eroded public trust and left immigrant and marginalized communities feeling unsafe.
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty statement on law enforcement action in Minneapolis
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty condemned ICE’s presence in a recent Minneapolis law enforcement action — calling it harmful to immigrant communities.
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MPD launches new public-safety survey toolÂ
The Minneapolis Police Department launched a new public survey tool in December to better understand the concerns and attitudes of residents.