FBI Sends Agents to Minneapolis Amid Anti-ICE Protests, Sources Say
The FBI has dispatched agents from across the country to Minneapolis for temporary assignments, a move aimed at quelling anti-immigration enforcement protests that have erupted in response to the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the request was sent to field offices nationwide, where agents are being asked to voluntarily travel to Minneapolis. The nature of these assignments remains unclear, but insiders suggest they will involve investigating "AFO" cases – a designation used by the FBI to identify and charge suspects accused of assault on federal officers.
In addition, agents will be tasked with probing vandalism and thefts from FBI vehicles, underscoring the growing tensions between law enforcement agencies and local residents. Minnesota has seen a surge in immigration personnel, sparking widespread protests that have left some describing an "invasion" of federal officers in unmarked cars patrolling neighborhood streets.
The city's mayor, Jacob Frey, has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave Minneapolis, while President Donald Trump last week threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protesters, labeling them as "professional agitators and insurrectionists." For now, however, the deployment of FBI agents appears voluntary, with a minimal response so far from field offices.
The FBI has dispatched agents from across the country to Minneapolis for temporary assignments, a move aimed at quelling anti-immigration enforcement protests that have erupted in response to the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the request was sent to field offices nationwide, where agents are being asked to voluntarily travel to Minneapolis. The nature of these assignments remains unclear, but insiders suggest they will involve investigating "AFO" cases – a designation used by the FBI to identify and charge suspects accused of assault on federal officers.
In addition, agents will be tasked with probing vandalism and thefts from FBI vehicles, underscoring the growing tensions between law enforcement agencies and local residents. Minnesota has seen a surge in immigration personnel, sparking widespread protests that have left some describing an "invasion" of federal officers in unmarked cars patrolling neighborhood streets.
The city's mayor, Jacob Frey, has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave Minneapolis, while President Donald Trump last week threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protesters, labeling them as "professional agitators and insurrectionists." For now, however, the deployment of FBI agents appears voluntary, with a minimal response so far from field offices.
just thinking about this... sending in more law enforcement doesn't always fix things... sometimes it just makes people more divided & fearful 
we need to find ways to communicate and resolve issues peacefully, you know? 
like how some of these protests are actually raising awareness about important issues... we should be listening instead of just reacting with force 
meanwhile protests are getting outta hand with vandalism & thefts 
wanna know why people can't just express their opinions without physical violence, tho? 
and what's up with Trump saying protesters are "insurrectionists"? sounds super suspicious 
anyone else think the government is just trying to silence dissent? 
. I'm not surprised that the FBI sent some agents to try and calm things down, but at the same time, it's clear that tensions are running high 
. It's a bit concerning that they're focusing on investigating AFO cases and probing vandalism, given how quickly things escalated into full-blown protests 
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. And President Trump's comments are just adding fuel to the fire 
. The question is, how long can this last before things escalate further? 
... think about it, all these protests & law enforcement agencies jumping into action - where's the calm in all this? they say its to quell anti-ICE protests but i think there's more to it than that... politicians & government officials are just trying to deflect attention from their own issues. what really needs to be addressed is how we're treating our immigrants 
... instead of demonizing them, let's focus on finding a solution, okay?
. I mean, who wouldn't be upset about some ICE officer shooting someone dead in broad daylight? 
That's a huge red flag for our society 
. The fact that these agents are being asked to volunteer kinda gives me pause though 
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it's like they're trying to stoke the flames of resistance even more! we should be thanking our local cops for keeping us safe, not some feds with an agenda 
️ and the fact that the FBI is stepping in to investigate doesn't necessarily mean it'll be a thorough look 
. Can't we all just find a way to communicate and work together without resorting to name-calling and aggressive tactics? 
. This is such a sensitive topic and I can see why people are upset, especially when they think immigration officers are being unfairly targeted in Minneapolis 
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I think this is all about optics, you know? Like, they're sending in the FBI to "quell" protests but really it's just gonna fuel the fire. We gotta remember, these agents are still part of the system that's got a history of mistreating immigrants. Sending them to Minneapolis like they're some kinda superheroes is just gonna make things worse. 
And what's with the vagueness around their assignments? Sounds like a load of BS to me. We need transparency, not more smoke and mirrors from the powers that be... 
. But at the same time, can't we all just talk about this stuff without throwing around terms like "invasion" and "insurrectionists"? 
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and what's up with Trump invoking the insurrection act? isn't he worried about stirring up more trouble?