Minneapolis — Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says she’s felt “scapegoated” during the federal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities — but also says she’s open to limited cooperation with immigration authorities.
Witt says the Trump administration’s high-profile immigration operation has caused strain on local sheriffs deputies, deepened trauma within her community and shattered trust between Minneapolis residents and law enforcement wearing every uniform.
Until now, Witt had not publicly told her side of the story, but in her first sit-down interview since federal immigration agents descended on Minneapolis and St. Paul, Witt spoke with CBS News about “Operation Metro Surge” and its effect on Hennepin County law enforcement…