Fresh Air Are ICE Agents In Minneapolis Breaking The Law?
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Jan 21, 2026 
In this thought-provoking discussion, law professor Emmanuel Mauleón, who studies policing and race, and Elizabeth Goitein from the Brennan Center for Justice, an expert in civil liberties, delve into the use of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. They explore the misuse of federal power, the potential for tyranny when military forces act domestically, and the risks faced by individuals filming ICE. The conversation importantly highlights the chilling effects of militarization and the historical connections to white nationalism impacting immigration enforcement.
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Military Shouldn't Police Cities
- Elizabeth Goitein warns repeated deployments of the military to U.S. cities violate a longstanding principle against using the military as domestic police.
- That principle protects against turning the army inward and becoming an instrument of tyranny.
Personal Arrest And Deportation Fear
- Emmanuel Mauleón recounted being arrested for a crime he didn't commit and being told he might be deported because he was born in Mexico.
- That experience illustrated how quick officials can assume someone's outsider status based on appearance.
ICE As A Daily Presence
- Emmanuel Mauleón described ICE as a constant, visible presence in Minneapolis, with agents showing up at schools and neighborhoods.
- He receives daily alerts and calls from family and neighbors about ICE sightings and arrests.
