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Justice Department Subpoenas Minnesota Officials Amid ICE Protests

1/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Justice Department plans to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, over obstruction investigations tied to protests against ICE.
After the shooting of Renee Good, tensions rose as federal agents used pepper spray at schools.
Native American tribes are providing free IDs to shield communities from ICE operations, drawing racial profiling allegations.
Activists are organizing patrols to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

History

Historical Context

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surged in 2017, fueled by aggressive deportation tactics under the Trump administration. Following the killing of Renée Good by ICE, demonstrations erupted nationwide, echoing the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faced scrutiny as these events underscored the ongoing fight for immigrant rights and legal protections in the U.S.

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Story summary

The Justice Department plans to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, over obstruction investigations tied to protests against ICE.
After the shooting of Renee Good, tensions rose as federal agents used pepper spray at schools.
Native American tribes are providing free IDs to shield communities from ICE operations, drawing racial profiling allegations.
Activists are organizing patrols to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

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