The Brief
- Dozens gathered in south Minneapolis on Thursday to protest immigration enforcement and support local restaurants.
- Organizers called for sanctuary policies and renewed demands for charges against agents involved in recent shootings.
- The rally took place near where a federal agent shot and killed Alex Pretti in January.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Community members gathered in south Minneapolis to demand changes to immigration enforcement and show support for local immigrant-owned businesses.
Protesters rally for immigration reform and local business support
What we know:
Organizers said their message was clear — they want Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) out of Minnesota and are urging the state to adopt sanctuary policies. They called for restrictions on immigration enforcement near schools, hospitals and places of worship, as well as requirements for law enforcement officers to have visible identification and limitations on the use of state property for immigration operations.
“Our presence out here makes sure that our communities know, and the government knows, like we’re not going away just because it got quiet. Quiet is when we should actually be more concerned about what is going on that we can’t see,” said Amber Mathwig, an organizer.…