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Rep. Koegel, DFL-Spring Lake Park, took video of one incident
“ ICE’ s reckless actions led to the killing of a civilian in Minneapolis. Instead of protecting our communities, they are terrorizing neighborhoods. This is not law enforcement.
It is state violence, and it is indefensible.”
“ Our brave ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities from dangerous criminals. Shame on the elected officials who endanger these agents by spewing lies and hateful rhetoric.”
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JANUARY 16, 2026 | VOL. 63, NO. 41
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A U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver Monday during the Trump administration’ s latest immigration enforcement actions in the city— a shooting federal officials described as self-defense but that city
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ICE officer kills woman following enforcement push
The incident sparked nationwide protests, while GOP leaders defend agent’ s actions as self defense
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has
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Flowers, balloons and flags decorate the street where Renee Good was killed.
Immigration enforcement reported across the county
Rep. Koegel, DFL-Spring Lake Park, took video of one incident
reportedly conducted enforcement activity in several Anoka County communities in recent days, prompting concern
IMPACT OF OPERATION METRO SURGE
ICE IMPACT IN ANOKA COUTNY
and widespread discussion on social media as of Jan. 9.
Unverified reports circulating online have cited ICE presence at retail locations including Walmart in Andover, multiple locations in Columbia Heights, Menards and Home Depot in Fridley, and a trailer park
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“ ICE’ s reckless actions led to the killing of a civilian in Minneapolis. Instead of protecting our communities, they are terrorizing neighborhoods. This is not law enforcement.
It is state violence, and it is indefensible.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis
“ Our brave ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities from dangerous criminals. Shame on the elected officials who endanger these agents by spewing lies and hateful rhetoric.”
Rep. Tom Emmer, GOP-Delano
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