Target is facing mounting criticism at home in Minnesota after federalimmigration agents detained two employees who officials say are U.S. citizens.
The incident happened on Jan. 8 at a Target in Richfield, Minn. Local officials and witnesses said the encounter began in the parking lot and continued into the store’s vestibule. During the detention, one worker shouted, “I’m literally a US citizen!” according to The Wall Street Journal.
Two employees — Jonathan Aguilar Garcia and Christian Miranda Romano — were working drive-up orders when they were stopped by agents, officials said. Minnesota state Rep. Michael Howard said agents entered the store without a warrant and physically detained the workers. Family members and witnesses alleged the incident amounted to racial profiling…