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FBI Asks Agents Across US to Travel to Minneapolis for Temporary Duty
The FBI is requesting agents nationwide to report for temporary duty in Minneapolis amid escalating protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
According to sources who spoke to Bloomberg News, the FBI has sent out messages requesting volunteers from across the country, although details about the assignment remain unclear.
The request did not specifically mention the rising protests against ICE that have intensified since Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot in her vehicle by an ICE agent on January 7.
Over the past few weeks, protests have surged in the city, prompting the deployment of additional ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Reports suggest that around 1,500 active-duty soldiers are preparing for possible deployment as President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to use military force against civilians.
Mayor’s Response
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey voiced strong opposition to the federal presence, stating, “I never thought in a million years that we would be invaded by our own federal government.” He added, “Having 3,000 ICE agents and Border Patrol deployed, along with 1,500 military, is just ridiculous.”
Trump and his administration have justified the actions of the ICE officer, claiming his life was in danger, while local officials and law enforcement analysts have challenged this narrative.
Frey emphasized, “This act was clearly designed to intimidate the people of Minneapolis. We are not going to be intimidated.”
Background Context
Since the beginning of the year, Minnesota has faced heightened immigration enforcement, particularly around alleged fraud in daycares operated by Somali-Americans. The Twin Cities host approximately 80,000 people of Somali descent, most of whom are legal residents or American citizens.
The Department of Homeland Security claims over 2,500 arrests have been made related to these efforts. Meanwhile, Trump has labeled the ongoing protests as led by “highly paid professional agitators,” questioning why Minnesota opposes the removal of violent criminals.
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