Minneapolis Police Chief Speaks Out on Immigration Arrest

Minneapolis Police Chief Criticizes Federal Immigration Agents After Tense Encounter with ProtestersMinneapolis police chief, Brian OHara, has spoken out against federal immigration agents following a contentious incident involving protesters. The situation escalated when an officer was seen kneeling on a womans back during an attempted arrest, which was captured on video. The woman was later dragged towards a vehicle, sparking outrage among onlookers who claimed she was pregnant and struggling to breathe.The incident occurred amidst growing tensions in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area due to federal immigration raids, particularly targeting the regions Somali community. Chief OHara held a news conference, stating that city police were called to assist federal agents but chose to leave after not witnessing any violence, aiming to de-escalate the situation. He criticized other law enforcement agencies for potentially using questionable methods, contrasting them with Minneapolis officers de-escalation training. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.