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Ocelot II

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17. What are they supposed to do? They have spoken very forcefully at press conferences

Reply to quakerboy (Reply #15)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 11:39 PM

Jan 24

about their opposition to ICE. They have been anything but silent, but unfortunately state and local police have no power over federal law enforcement. The governor has called out the MN National Guard to assist the police in de-escalation.

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I've been at a vigil for Alex Pretti. [View all] Ocelot II Jan 24 OP

God bless Minneapolis and damn those responsible! surfered Jan 24 #1

I was with you in spirit. riversedge Jan 24 #2

me too gopiscrap Jan 24 #13

Trump's already got the shooter to federal housing somewhere...hope they can't hide there forever... wcmagumba Jan 24 #3

Ocelot II, I didn't realize you were there. I'm so sorry this is happening near your home. Scrivener7 Jan 24 #4

Beautiful. Sparkly Jan 24 #5

... MustLoveBeagles Jan 24 #6

We all stand with Minnesota and Minnesotans. Pretti and Good are in our hearts. usonian Jan 24 #7

"Pretti Good" -- there's something there... Sparkly Jan 24 #8

There's an odd pattern to that. I think I'll change my name to Evil. usonian Jan 24 #9

ICE is why we can't have nice things UpInArms Jan 24 #10

OMG murielm99 Jan 25 #23

On behalf of all of us who can't be there in person, JMCKUSICK Jan 24 #11

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when will the mayor and governor do something? quakerboy Jan 24 #15

What are they supposed to do? They have spoken very forcefully at press conferences Ocelot II Jan 24 #17

words without actions mean little quakerboy Jan 24 #20

Local officers "following" ICE Sparkly Jan 25 #26

that is what it should mean quakerboy Jan 25 #27

Waiting on the politicians just leads to more people dead. Queso Delicioso Jan 24 #18

thats what's happening now quakerboy Jan 25 #22

Is this good enough for you? ShazzieB Jan 25 #25

That seems like a lot of words, which when boiled down quakerboy Jan 25 #30

Your expectations seem unrealistic to me. ShazzieB Jan 25 #39

No blame for Minesotans. quakerboy Jan 25 #42

Thinking of you all. Wshing you Strength, and Safety! electric_blue68 Jan 24 #16

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Portland here: We live on a busy road and have placed an electric candle CareyOn Jan 25 #24

... love_katz Jan 25 #28

Mahalo, Ocelot... the photos are Cha Jan 25 #29

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Thank you Ocelot II Clouds Passing Jan 25 #34

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Thank you Evolve Dammit Jan 25 #38

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Thank you for attending & for bringing photos. TBF Jan 25 #41