Nationwide 'Blackout Day' Protests Against DHS Funding Amidst Minnesota Shootings

Nationwide Protests Against DHS Funding

• 📣 Anti-ICE protesters are organizing a nationwide "blackout day" with over 250 actions planned across 46 states.
• 🚫 The protest aims to shut down the economy by encouraging people to stay home from work, school, and refrain from shopping.
• ⚠️ Federal officials have stated there will be "zero tolerance" for protesters who assault federal officers or impede operations.

Draw Down of Federal Officers in Minnesota

• 📉 A draw down of federal officers in Minnesota is contingent on cooperation from state and local officials.
• 🗣️ Governor Tim Walz has called for the federal government to draw down forces to allow for freedom, opportunity, and security.
• 🤝 Federal officials emphasize their focus on finding solutions and making operations safer and more efficient.

Attack on Representative Ilhan Omar

• 🏛️ The suspect in the attack on Representative Ilhan Omar, identified as 55-year-old Anthony Cashmir, has appeared in court.
• 🔪 Court documents reveal that Cashmir had previously expressed a desire for Ilhan Omar to be killed and had planned the attack.
• 🍎 The substance sprayed on Omar during the attack was identified as apple cider vinegar.
• ⚖️ Cashmir remains in federal custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for February 3rd.