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Trump Sends ICE Chief to Minneapolis Amid Protests Over Fatal Shootings

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 27, 20264 min10,300 views
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ICE Crackdown and Fatal Shootings

  • ❄️ Tensions are high in Minneapolis following the fatal killing of two individuals by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
  • 🎯 The most recent victim, Alex Prey, was shot multiple times on Saturday, escalating protests against the presence of ICE officers.
  • ⚖️ A judge is currently considering a request to pause the deployment of thousands of ICE agents in Minnesota.

Governor's Response and Public Outrage

  • 🗣️ Minnesota Governor Tim Walls questioned Donald Trump's plan, demanding federal agents be removed from the state.
  • ✊ The governor stated that the people of Minnesota are tired but resolved, angry but hopeful, and unified against the crackdown.

White House Response and Political Maneuvers

  • 📨 Donald Trump announced he is sending Tom Homan, former head of ICE, to Minnesota to manage the situation on the ground.
  • 🤔 This decision is seen as unusual, as typically the Homeland Security Secretary would be sent, sparking speculation about Christine Gnome's standing.

Legal Challenges and Protests

  • 🏛️ Local officials are attempting to block the immigration crackdown in court, seeking an emergency stay on the deployment of approximately 3,000 agents.
  • 🥶 Protests continue in Minneapolis despite extremely cold temperatures around -20°C.

National Guard Deployment and De-escalation Efforts

  • 🛡️ The National Guard has been called in by Governor Tim Walls to maintain peace between federal officers and local residents.
  • ☕ Videos emerged showing National Guard members distributing donuts and hot chocolate to protesters, attempting to de-escalate tensions.
  • 🦺 The National Guard is wearing high-visibility jackets to distinguish themselves from other federal law enforcement in the area.
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