Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly drew guns on an off-duty Minnesota police officer, increasing worries about racial profiling. This incident is part of a larger federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to legal actions by civil rights groups. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration over alleged racial profiling during these operations.
Key Facts
- ICE agents allegedly stopped an off-duty Brooklyn Park officer and drew their firearms.
- The officer involved is a U.S. citizen and stated she was treated with aggression.
- The officer attempted to record the incident, but agents reportedly knocked her phone away.
- Concerns about racial profiling during ICE actions have led to public protests and legal challenges.
- Civil rights groups, including the ACLU, allege these ICE actions target minority communities disproportionately.
- Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is reported as the largest ICE enforcement action by DHS.
- Local law enforcement leaders claim that such incidents damage trust between communities and police.
- The ACLU's lawsuit against the Trump administration involves claims of unlawful arrests and racial profiling.
