Federal immigration agents detained two teenagers in south Minneapolis this week, with at least one of the teens shown handing a U.S. passport to officers before being taken into custody, according to social media video posted by MPR News.
The footage has fueled tension and sharp criticism of ICE and Border Patrol tactics, coming amid broader nationwide scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. Civil rights advocates say the encounters raise concerns about how agents are engaging with civilians, including U.S. citizens, during aggressive operations.
In the MPR News video, a teenage driver is seen showing adults in uniforms what appears to be a U.S. passport before she is handcuffed by officers. Another teen passenger is also taken into custody…