Summary
Jake Lang, a man who was pardoned for participating in the January 6 Capitol riot, is asking supporters to gather in Minneapolis to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This call comes amid public criticism and protests following recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents in the city. The Trump administration has sent officials to Minneapolis to manage the situation and has made some personnel changes.
Key Facts
- Jake Lang, a pardoned participant of the January 6 riot, urges supporters to go to Minneapolis to back ICE.
- Minneapolis has seen public protests after ICE-related shootings led to the deaths of two individuals and injured another.
- The Trump administration sent Tom Homan, a high-ranking official, to Minneapolis to address the situation.
- Jake Lang previously organized a protest against alleged fraud in Minnesota's social services.
- Lang claims to have secured a permit for a gathering at the Minnesota State Capitol on February 7.
- Federal agents have arrested 16 protesters in Minnesota for allegedly attacking law enforcement.
- Jake Lang was jailed for his role in the Capitol riot but was pardoned by President Trump after four years.
