Minnesota Officials Brief on Alex Prey Killing by ICE Agents

City and State Response to Shooting

• Minneapolis is filing a declaration to seek a temporary restraining order against ICE operations, citing harm to the city.
• The state has formally requested assistance from the National Guard to support the limited number of Minneapolis police officers.
• Days off for officers have been canceled, and they are working tirelessly amidst chaotic situations.
• The city is receiving assistance from mutual aid jurisdictions and the governor for National Guard support.

Community Impact and Calls for Action

• The community, officers, and businesses are tired of the ongoing situation.
• The chaos is attributed directly to ICE, border control, and the federal administration.
• Community service officers are assisting with food delivery, and community members are engaged in peaceful protests and supporting workers.
• Officials are working with the immigration task force for coordinated information and to stand up for immigrant communities.
• A plea is made to keep protests peaceful and not to counter chaos with more chaos.

Law Enforcement Operations and Public Safety

• The situation is described as volatile and emotional, with a focus on deescalation and maintaining peace.
• Following a gathering, the situation deteriorated with barricades, thrown objects, and fires, requiring police escort for firefighters.
• State and local law enforcement deployed less lethal and gas munitions to deescalate the situation and ensure safe egress.
• A vehicle exclusionary zone has been established to manage traffic, reduce escalation, and ensure access for emergency vehicles.
• The Minnesota National Guard will assist Minneapolis police in maintaining this zone.

Federal Agency Overreach and Political Response

• Elected officials are calling for ICE to leave Minnesota, stating they are making the state less safe.
• The presence of 3,000 ICE agents is seen as outnumbering local law enforcement significantly.
• Concerns are raised about ICE operations extending beyond stated purposes, affecting suburbs and rural areas.
• There is a call for a full and transparent investigation into the killings, led by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
• Officials are urging Republican colleagues to oppose ICE funding and condemn the abuse of power.
• Examples of alleged misconduct include an elder being pulled from his home and a child being taken to Texas.

Calls for Investigation and Accountability

• Federal agents are accused of reckless, violent, and dangerous actions, taking a US citizen's life.
• The narrative provided by DHS is contested, contradicting eyewitness accounts.
• There is a demand for impartial state investigators (BCA) to lead the investigation.
• Congress is urged not to be complicit in facilitating lethal operations and federal occupation.
• The administration is criticized for not responding to appeasement and for engaging in political retaliation against a blue city/state.
• The ultimate goal is to keep Minnesota safe by having ICE leave the state.