News|Donald TrumpTrump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat citiesUS president instructs Department of Homeland Security not to intervene in protests in Democrat-run cities unless they ask for federal help.
The President of the United States announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is directed not to engage in protest activities within cities managed by the Democratic party unless federal assistance is requested. This directive follows…
The President of the United States announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is directed not to engage in protest activities within cities managed by the Democratic party unless federal assistance is requested. This directive follows significant demonstrations in response to the deployment of Border Patrol and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis.
The President has specified that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should not involve federal forces in these cities unless requested. However, federal agencies, such as ICE and Border Patrol, will continue to protect federal properties.
Federal agents have been instructed to respond assertively to any aggressive actions against officers or federal property. The directive emphasizes protection of federal buildings and courthouses to prevent any damage.
The DHS and the office of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have not yet provided comments on this directive.
The President has specified that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should not involve federal forces in these cities unless requested.
The immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis is part of a broader federal initiative, involving approximately 3,000 agents. This operation, which began in November, is associated with allegations of fraud among residents of Somali origin. The operation has led to confrontations between federal agents and local activists.
Two individuals, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, were recently killed by federal agents during these operations, with conflicting accounts regarding the circumstances.
Local and state officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, have challenged the legality of this federal action, citing constitutional concerns. Nevertheless, a federal judge has declined to halt these operations while legal proceedings continue.
The administration has recently replaced the senior Border Patrol commander in Minneapolis with Tom Homan, who indicated a shift towards more focused operations and potential reduction in agent numbers if cooperation with local authorities improves.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
