7am Trump's ICE crackdown in Minneapolis
Jan 27, 2026
Jason DeRusha, Minneapolis journalist and WCCO radio host, gives on-the-ground reporting about recent ICE operations. He recounts deadly incidents and rising protests. He explains the scale of federal deployments and argues the crackdown feels like political retribution. He describes tactics that have sown fear and why the surge may be winding down.
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Unmarked Vehicles And Citywide Whistles
- Jason paints a vivid scene of federal agents in unmarked vehicles, masked and camouflaged, prompting citywide whistling alerts.
- He says the presence is omnipresent and makes residents feel betrayed by the federal government.
Killing Of Alex Preddy Sparked Outrage
- Jason DeRusha recounts the killing of Alex Preddy during an ICE encounter that shocked Minneapolis residents.
- He says federal officials quickly labeled Preddy a threat despite video showing him trying to help a woman and being overwhelmed by agents.
Series Of Violent ICE Encounters
- Jason describes multiple violent encounters and another fatal shooting in Minneapolis within three weeks.
- He says videos of random stops, chases, and a woman shot while driving intensified community anger.