Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a large number of federal agents to Minnesota, which could make the federal force there larger than local police forces combined. This action follows the shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent, leading to tension and protests in the state.
Key Facts
- DHS has deployed about 2,000 agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other groups in Minnesota.
- DHS plans to send more officers, potentially increasing the number to 3,000.
- The local police in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area have a combined total of 2,482 officers.
- The recent deployment follows the shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent, which has sparked protests.
- There are around 130,000 immigrants without legal status in Minnesota.
- Minnesota officials have criticized the actions of ICE and the presence of federal agents in the state.
