"Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit Monday against the federal government, seeking to end the surge of ICE agents in the state. This is in essence a federal invasion of the Twin Cities, and it must stop, Ellison said during a press conference, noting the shutdown of schools and the closure of local businesses. This surge has made us less safe."
"The lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security comes in the aftermath of an ICE agent fatally shooting resident Renee Nicole Good behind the wheel of her vehicle last week, leading to protests. Ellison described the agents as poorly trained, and contrasted them with the training of Minneapolis police, noting that local police have had to respond to 20 instances of ICE agents' apparent abduction of Minneapolis residents. They're making unconstitutional arrests and using excessive force, Ellison said."
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security seeking to end a surge of ICE agents operating in the state. Ellison described the federal deployment as a de facto invasion of the Twin Cities, linking it to school shutdowns and business closures and saying the surge has reduced public safety. The lawsuit follows the fatal shooting of resident Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, which prompted protests. Ellison characterized the agents as poorly trained, contrasted that with Minneapolis police training, and cited about 20 instances where local officers responded to apparent ICE abductions. Ellison alleged politically motivated targeting by the Trump administration.
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