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Police Blame Leadership for Violence in ICE Protests

1/30/2026

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  • Local police in Minnesota say that not cooperating with ICE contributed to protests' violence and two deaths.
  • Officer Ross said police could have prevented the chaos if allowed to coordinate with federal agents.
  • Officer Ross criticized Governor Walz and Mayor Frey for refusing to engage with federal authorities, linking it to violence.
  • Ross said rank-and-file officers wanted to help keep public safety but were hindered by leadership.