Border Patrol Chief on Minneapolis Unrest and Insurrection Act

Insurrection Act and Current Situation

• 🎯 President Trump is spot on regarding the Insurrection Act; it is not currently needed in Minneapolis as the situation is under control.
• ⚡ Several thousand law enforcement agents are present, continuing the Title 8 immigration mission unabated.

Disruptive Groups and Investigations

• 🔍 Groups are actively impeding investigations, destroying federal vehicles, and doxing ICE officers using encrypted communication like Signal.
• ⚠️ These groups are also targeting American citizens, stopping them on the highway and damaging their vehicles.
• 💡 The FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and US Border Patrol are collaborating to identify and bring ringleaders to justice.

Use of Force and First Amendment Rights

• ⚖️ The Border Patrol will continue to use the minimum force necessary to accomplish its mission, including less-lethal munitions when protesters become violent.
• 🗣️ They emphasize that tear gas or other less-lethal munitions were never used against peaceful protesters, supporting First Amendment rights.

Political Rhetoric and Local Support

• 🎤 The DOJ is investigating the rhetoric of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who have encouraged citizens to film ICE officers.
• ✅ Rank-and-file officers from local police departments have expressed support for federal agents, contrasting with the mayor's calls for conflict.
• 🤝 The Border Patrol welcomes officers from local departments who wish to join federal law enforcement agencies that support their officers.

Historical Context and Mission Focus

• 🗺️ The current efforts are compared to historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, undertaking difficult but necessary actions for the country.
• 🇺🇸 The mission is to rid the country of criminal illegal aliens who have crossed the border, with the belief that they are on the right track.