Minneapolis Faces Critics as ICE Dives into Identity Stops

Immigration and customs agents in Minneapolis and nearby areas have been stopping pedestrians and asking for proof of citizenship, sometimes detaining people for hours and prompting civil-rights concerns after video footage shows aggressive confrontations. DHS defends the operations as lawful under reasonable suspicion, while critics warn the tactic could enable racial profiling and infringe on constitutional rights. The incidents come amid a large federal presence in the city and heightened tensions after a recent fatal shooting by police, fueling debate over immigration enforcement practices in public spaces.