Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
Summary
Protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a months-long campaign by immigration agents. This issue has become a major topic in Minnesota’s heated Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.Key Facts
- Immigration agents were stationed at a federal building near Minneapolis airport as part of a deportation campaign.
- Protests with whistles and cameras formed to oppose the immigration actions.
- Two people were shot and killed in Minneapolis during these confrontations.
- Angie Craig supported stronger immigration enforcement early on but later expressed regret after the surge of agents.
- Craig voted to condemn antisemitism and thanked law enforcement, including immigration officers.
- Flanagan is using Craig’s votes to portray her as too supportive of the Trump administration.
- The issue has split Democratic voters in this Senate primary, which reflects broader left-versus-center party divisions.
- Volunteers continue to help immigrants affected by these policies near the federal building.
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