Residents and local officials in Minneapolis are sounding the alarm over the uptick in activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area. According to a social media post by Jason Chavez of Minneapolis Ward 9, there has been a noticeable increase in ICE’s presence in neighborhoods, causing concern among community members.
Chavez noted that “We are seeing an escalation of ICE activity in our neighborhoods and across Minnesota.” He also highlighted that agents were using a local police precinct parking lot and the Powderhorn Park Recreation Center as staging areas for their operations. This recent tactic has put a strain on the community’s trust and heightened fear, particularly among families who frequent these public spaces. The council member has authored an ordinance with his colleagues to tackle this challenge, aiming to prevent government properties from being exploited for immigration enforcement purposes…