I live in Minneapolis Metro area...

[LakeVermilion]

Surely this is a horrible time for us.

I've been trying to find the one issue that can explain to America what we protest about. I believe that it's "due process."

Minnesotan's are not law breakers. We are defending "due process." The ICE/Border Patrol actions have completely shredded the norms that we have come to expect from law enforcement. We are asking that people be arrested with warrants, that those arrested get access to legal counsel before appearing in court.

To those who say just let them do their jobs, I have to say, ICE/Border Patrol are not doing their jobs. They are taking short cuts that will become the norm if not challenged. That is why we are on the streets.

[MontanaMama]

1. Bookmarked.

I have this discussion daily. Had it last night with my husband and it escalated badly. I will refer to this and I appreciate you taking the time to write it down. Thank you. I wish you peace and safety.

[MichMan]

2. Agreed

Since they received due process, immigrants who were denied asylum, those convicted of crimes, and those with active orders of removal, should be the only ones being deported by ICE.

[rampartd]

17. and even they must be treated humanely.

[Chi67]

3. Agreed.

I live in Chicago and they pulled a lot of the same shit here. It was horrible here, but it’s worse there! People who have not experienced this, don’t quite understand how bad it really is.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. ICE and CBP have always been about violent control. They're doing their jobs. They're just doing their jobs at a wider

variety of people now.

[Trailrider1951]

5. yes, you are defending the rule of law

against the rule of tyrants. I'm out here on the left coast, but I'm with you in spirit.

[NNadir]

6. "Due Process" will be Noem's trial for murder. It's definitely "due."

[JHB]

7. They are also vastly exceeding their legal authority

They're doing things the law says they can't do but their costume-wearing, ass-kissing political flunky boss tells them to do. For instance, ICE can't just stop traffic and try to enter people's vehicles, as they did at the Good shooting, without them having warrants for specific vehicles to apprehend specific people.

[BaronChocula]

8. Yes, yes, yes (with one clarification)

Vanilla ICE is doing its job. They're carrying out their new mission under this regime to strike fear and terror in targeted communities by violating due process.

What's novel is that the orders are being carried out in a place like Middle America Minneapolis where we aren't used to seeing (white) people so under siege. Sadly, this is what it takes for a louder wake up call to those who didn't "think it would get as bad as all that." They were warned.

[Joinfortmill]

9. It's FASCISM!

[Historic NY]

10. They aren't even following the law, or the constitution

even local cops are disgusted with them. They act like a good squad. Its time to send those Border patrol morons back to wetback patrol in Texas and the desert.

[Qutzupalotl]

11. Also demand visible name badges

so there can be accountability. No masks unless it's frigid, and give your name when asked.

[electric_blue68]

12. Strength, and Safety to you, your family and friends. And to all Minneapolisans. Such sadness, and anxiety.

[Mysterian]

13. Yeah, patriotic Americans do not support secret police

Would make a nice protest sign.

[Six117]

14. Whoever is saying let them do their jobs

- are simply not paying attention. They are not law enforcement. They are not federal agents, they do not respect the US Constitution. There is no legitimacy of office or position to be respected here. They are killing people. They are thugs of the regime. Full stop.

And, this is not about immigration.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220968889

We would do better to strategize protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. They do not deserve any benefit of doubt.

[yellow dahlia]

15. I have often been focusing on the Constitution as the reason we are protesting,

Every path leads to the Constitution.

[live love laugh]

16. Being identifiable and UNMASKED is also part of due process.

[Cha]

18. Excellent OP, LakeVermilion

Mahalo!

[Sparkly]

19. Yes, and it seems like 1st and 4th Amendment rights, especially,

How these masked, armed thugs can just assault people -- throwing them to the ground, beating them, pepper-spraying them in their faces, and of course outright murdering them -- is beyond me. It's outrageous.

There are no excuses. "She/he was interfering" - no, they weren't. "They threw a snowball." Insane.

[HeartsCanHope]

20. Thank you for standing up!

Please stay safe!

[calimary]

21. I'm so sorry you and your fellow Minnesotans have to go through this.

It’s gotta be so frustrating!!!

[Scrivener7]

22. I cannot imagine. I'm so sorry this is happening in your home.

[LakeVermilion]

23. Sort of like the Ford worker...

You don’t get to choose the time, but you get the opportunity, you have to answer. The Twin Cities have answered again.

It probably won’t be the last time.

[Martin68]

24. We all know and understand the cause Minnesotans are supporting. You are on the front lines now. It might be us next.

We thank you for your support of democracy.