1A On The Ground In Minneapolis
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Jan 14, 2026 
Brian O'Hara, Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, shares his concerns about the aggressive tactics of federal ICE agents following a tragic shooting. Zainab Mohamed, a Democratic state senator, discusses fears within the Somali community and legislative efforts to address fraud and rebuild trust. David Schultz, a political science professor, analyzes the legal implications of Minnesota's lawsuit against federal authorities, highlighting tensions between state and federal enforcement. The conversation paints a vivid picture of a community grappling with safety and justice.
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Protester Describes Violent Crowd Response
- A Minneapolis protester described masked agents using pepper balls, tear gas, and dragging people during a peaceful demonstration.
- She recounts being aimed at with a firearm and nearly asphyxiating from gas at the protest.
Constituent Accounts Of Street Arrests
- Zainab Mohamed reports constituents seeing neighbors taken off streets and agents in ski masks grabbing a woman at a bus stop.
- Her community feels scared, targeted, and intimidated by increased enforcement activity.
Fraud Probe Used To Justify Broad Enforcement
- Matt Sepik links a pandemic-era nutrition fraud investigation to the federal targeting of Minnesota's Somali community.
- He warns the actions unfairly cast suspicion on thousands who had no involvement.
