Hey fam! Big news from the U.S. midwest 🌎✨ This week, the U.S. DOJ served subpoenas to Minnesota's governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Why? Because they publicly slammed President Trump's mass ICE deployments and are now being probed for 'collusion' with anti-government groups. 🚨
What's up:
- Subpoenas order docs from Jan 2025 on 'cooperation or lack thereof' with federal immigration teams.
- Trump sent Border Patrol & ICE agents in tactical gear for big deportation raids – it's been tense.
- Protests have been mostly peaceful but saw tear gas, a fatal shooting, and questions of racial profiling.
- Gov. Walz even told people to film any ICE encounters for potential 'future prosecutions.' 🎥
- Officials deny interference but say the protests keep folks safe. 🤝
The big picture: This clash isn't just about Minnesota. It's a snapshot of bigger debates over federal power vs. local autonomy, free speech and activism. For digital natives, it's also a reminder of the power of your smartphone – those vids you share could end up as key evidence or a call for justice. 📱✊
Why it matters: From Seoul to Singapore, people are tuning into how community leaders push back against federal action. It shows how grassroots pressure, social media & legal systems intersect – and it's not just U.S. news. 🌐
Stay tuned as this story unfolds. We'll keep you posted on any major twists in the case and what it means for civic engagement in our connected world. 🔍
Reference(s):
Minnesota leaders subpoenaed over opposition to immigration crackdown
cgtn.com
