Internal Documents Reveal Targeted Enforcement Approach by ICE in Minneapolis, Sparking Concerns Over Human Rights.
A recent internal memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) instructs its officers in Minneapolis to limit interactions with individuals perceived as "agitators," effectively discouraging dialogue or engagement that could be seen as inflammatory. The guidance explicitly states that communication should only focus on issuing commands, rather than attempting to persuade or reason with those involved.
The directive also outlines a new targeting strategy for enforcement actions against immigrants who have been charged or convicted of crimes. This approach seeks to establish a "criminal nexus" between the individual and any alleged wrongdoing, effectively narrowing the scope of ICE operations in Minneapolis.
In response to questions from Reuters, a White House spokesperson emphasized that this "guidance" should only be considered policy once it has been officially issued by the agency. The spokesperson also acknowledged ongoing discussions about how to conduct effective enforcement operations in Minnesota.
This internal memo marks a significant shift in policy following the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis, which have raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of these agents' actions. The incident led to the departure of Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who claimed that Pretti was attempting to cause harm to law enforcement.
Pressure for change is mounting from conservative voices in Congress, with Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign following her handling of events in Minneapolis. The duo has expressed disapproval of her leadership, citing concerns about the safety and effectiveness of ICE operations in Minnesota.
A recent internal memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) instructs its officers in Minneapolis to limit interactions with individuals perceived as "agitators," effectively discouraging dialogue or engagement that could be seen as inflammatory. The guidance explicitly states that communication should only focus on issuing commands, rather than attempting to persuade or reason with those involved.
The directive also outlines a new targeting strategy for enforcement actions against immigrants who have been charged or convicted of crimes. This approach seeks to establish a "criminal nexus" between the individual and any alleged wrongdoing, effectively narrowing the scope of ICE operations in Minneapolis.
In response to questions from Reuters, a White House spokesperson emphasized that this "guidance" should only be considered policy once it has been officially issued by the agency. The spokesperson also acknowledged ongoing discussions about how to conduct effective enforcement operations in Minnesota.
This internal memo marks a significant shift in policy following the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis, which have raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of these agents' actions. The incident led to the departure of Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who claimed that Pretti was attempting to cause harm to law enforcement.
Pressure for change is mounting from conservative voices in Congress, with Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign following her handling of events in Minneapolis. The duo has expressed disapproval of her leadership, citing concerns about the safety and effectiveness of ICE operations in Minnesota.
just think about this - internal documents that basically say they're gonna ignore people who are trying to do good and only go after those who might have done something bad... it's like, what's the point? 
isn't it better to try and help people make amends for their mistakes instead of just locking them up? 
it's just more complex than that and we need to be careful about how our policies affect real people's lives. 
This is getting super concerning... I mean, I get that law enforcement needs to prioritize, but what's up with targeting people just 'cause they're perceived as "agitators"? That sounds like a recipe for trouble and a total disregard for human rights 
. And now this new memo about only focusing on issuing commands? Like, isn't the point of law enforcement to serve and protect, not just to enforce laws?
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. I hope someone is listening and taking action to address these concerns before things get out of hand 
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. What's next, are they gonna start profiling people based on their favorite social media platforms or something 
? The whole thing feels like a recipe for disaster to me...
. I mean, isn't that kinda like, profiling? 
we need more dialogue not less 
they're basically telling their officers to stay quiet and just issue commands, no trying to have a conversation with people who might be "agitators" 