Minneapolis Protests: Federal Agents, Troops on Standby, and Church Incident

Ongoing Protests and Federal Presence

• 📣 Approximately a hundred protesters remain active in Minneapolis, holding signs and protesting the presence of ICE and Border Patrol in the Twin Cities.
• 🎯 Protesters have now targeted Target stores, accusing them of allowing ICE to use their parking lots, similar to previous actions at Home Depot.
• 🏨 Safety concerns have led to the temporary closure of hotels in St. Paul, as dozens of federal agents staying there were asked to relocate due to bomb threats attributed to "out of control rhetoric."

Investigation into Church Incident

• ⛪ The Department of Justice is investigating an incident where anti-ICE protesters infiltrated a church service in St. Paul.
• 🗣️ Protesters chanted "ICE out" and targeted a pastor who is an ICE supervisor, leading to potential felony charges under federal law.
• 🏛️ Governor Walls' office issued a statement condemning the interruption of a place of worship, emphasizing that while people have a right to speak out, protesting peacefully is expected.

Military and Federal Law Enforcement Stance

• ⚠️ President Trump has placed at least 1,500 troops on standby in Alaska, ready for deployment to Minnesota if violence escalates, potentially invoking the Insurrection Act.
• ⚖️ Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called the possible deployment of active-duty troops "unconstitutional" and labeled federal immigration enforcement an "occupying force."
• 📊 Chief Gregory Bovino stated that federal law enforcement leaders are well-informed and have accurate data to assist the President and Secretary in making decisions regarding the invocation of the Insurrection Act.
• 🛡️ The Minnesota National Guard will wear reflective vests if activated to distinguish them from other federal agencies.
• 📈 Since Operation Metro Surge began six weeks ago, DHS reports over 3,000 criminal illegal immigrants have been arrested.