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ICE Asked Off-Duty Cops to Prove Citizenship, Minnesota Police Chief Says

ICE Asked Off-Duty Cops to Prove Citizenship, Minnesota Police Chief Says

Summary

In Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, police have reported that ICE agents are asking off-duty officers to show proof of citizenship. The police chief noted that these actions have raised concerns about civil rights violations. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration, claiming racial profiling by ICE in Minnesota.

Key Facts

  • ICE agents have asked off-duty police officers in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, to show proof of citizenship.
  • The city's police chief, Mark Bruley, reported these concerns during a press conference.
  • Officers reported similar incidents over the past two weeks, raising civil rights concerns.
  • Many individuals stopped by ICE are people of color, according to the police chief.
  • The ACLU filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration, citing accusations of racial profiling by ICE.
  • Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denied the racial profiling claims, insisting arrests are based on immigration status and reasonable suspicion.

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