"The people of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are deserving of the honor for risking their lives to protect their neighbors and immigrant community members from an unprecedented federal law enforcement operation."
"Throughout the operation, residents of the Twin Cities organized to protect their community through multiple channels of resistance, launching a statewide general strike and consistently showing up in the tens of thousands to protest in sub-zero weather."
The Profiles in Courage Award was given to the residents of Minnesota's Twin Cities for their courageous resistance against President Trump's immigration enforcement actions. The award recognizes individuals and groups who stand against government abuses, often risking their safety. In response to Operation Metro Surge, which involved aggressive federal immigration enforcement, residents organized protests and a statewide general strike, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their community and upholding human rights amidst a climate of fear and violence.
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