Summary
A video went viral showing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent following a person into a porta-potty in Minnesota, leading to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS explained that the person was a male immigrant in custody and that agents must not leave anyone alone in enclosed spaces. The incident occurred amid heightened attention on ICE activities following a recent shooting in Minneapolis.
Key Facts
- A video of an ICE agent following a person into a porta-potty in Minnesota went viral.
- DHS clarified that the person in the video was a male immigrant, not a woman.
- DHS stated it's policy not to let anyone in custody enter enclosed spaces alone.
- The situation arises after the shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- The video received over 6.4 million views.
- Representative Ilhan Omar called the incident "deeply alarming."
- DHS plans to send more federal agents to Minneapolis for ongoing operations.
- There have been calls from locals for ICE to leave the city.
