"The deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration officers to Minnesota has transformed life in the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, with residents reporting witnessing clashes between civilians and agents, carrying their passports and ID cards around for fear of being stopped, staying home as much as possible, and worrying for the safety of their children while out in public."
"Over the past week, more than 150 Minnesota residents spoke with the Guardian about the fundamental ways their lives have changed since federal troops arrived in their state. An overwhelming majority of them described the situation in the Twin Cities as tense. Many of them felt their cities were occupied or described them as under siege. Many agreed to speak only on the condition of anonymity, fearful of retribution by the government."
More than 3,000 federal immigration officers were deployed to Minnesota, substantially altering life in Minneapolis and St Paul. Residents report witnessing clashes between civilians and agents and have adopted precautions such as carrying passports and ID cards, keeping phone lines open while driving, and staying home when possible. Several people reported violent encounters near schools and protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Many residents described the Twin Cities as tense, occupied, or under siege, and some agreed to speak only anonymously out of fear of government retribution.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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