Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Against Immigration Enforcement Crackdown

Protests and Arrests

• Minneapolis saw protests against immigration enforcement with dozens arrested at the airport.
• Thousands gathered downtown despite cold weather to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
• Organizers called for an economic blackout, leading to hundreds of businesses closing.

ICE and Border Patrol Response

• Leaders from ICE and Border Patrol defended their operations, calling for an end to "irresponsible rhetoric."
• They stated their goal is to remove "criminal illegal aliens" from the streets.

Controversy Over Child Custody

• A 5-year-old boy, Liam Ramos, was taken into ICE custody after his father fled from officers.
• Eyewitnesses dispute the official account, stating other adults were present and offered to take the child.

Increased ICE Activity Nationwide

• Federal agents were seen arresting a local corrections officer in Portland, Maine.
• The sheriff stated the arrested officer had passed background checks and was not a criminal.

Deportation Statistics

• Since President Trump took office, DHS reports over 675,000 individuals deported.
• In the same period, over 2.2 million people self-deported from the country.