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LakeVermilion

(1,535 posts) Sun Jan 25, 2026, 11:53 AM Jan 25

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I live in Minneapolis Metro area... [View all]

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.

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I live in Minneapolis Metro area... [View all] LakeVermilion Jan 25 OP

Bookmarked. MontanaMama Jan 25 #1

Agreed MichMan Jan 25 #2

and even they must be treated humanely. rampartd Jan 25 #17

Agreed. Chi67 Jan 25 #3

ICE and CBP have always been about violent control. They're doing their jobs. They're just doing their jobs at a wider WhiskeyGrinder Jan 25 #4

yes, you are defending the rule of law Trailrider1951 Jan 25 #5

"Due Process" will be Noem's trial for murder. It's definitely "due." NNadir Jan 25 #6

They are also vastly exceeding their legal authority JHB Jan 25 #7

Yes, yes, yes (with one clarification) BaronChocula Jan 25 #8

Let's be honest here... OldBaldy1701E Jan 26 #25

I think we agree BaronChocula Jan 26 #28

You are correct, Baron! OldBaldy1701E Jan 26 #29

... BaronChocula Jan 26 #31

It's FASCISM! Joinfortmill Jan 25 #9

They aren't even following the law, or the constitution Historic NY Jan 25 #10

Also demand visible name badges Qutzupalotl Jan 25 #11

Strength, and Safety to you, your family and friends. And to all Minneapolisans. Such sadness, and anxiety. electric_blue68 Jan 25 #12

Yeah, patriotic Americans do not support secret police Mysterian Jan 25 #13

Whoever is saying let them do their jobs Six117 Jan 25 #14

I have often been focusing on the Constitution as the reason we are protesting, yellow dahlia Jan 25 #15

Being identifiable and UNMASKED is also part of due process. live love laugh Jan 25 #16

Excellent OP, LakeVermilion Cha Jan 25 #18

Yes, and it seems like 1st and 4th Amendment rights, especially, Sparkly Jan 25 #19

Thank you for standing up! HeartsCanHope Jan 25 #20

I'm so sorry you and your fellow Minnesotans have to go through this. calimary Jan 25 #21

I cannot imagine. I'm so sorry this is happening in your home. Scrivener7 Jan 25 #22

Sort of like the Ford worker... LakeVermilion Jan 25 #23

We all know and understand the cause Minnesotans are supporting. You are on the front lines now. It might be us next. Martin68 Jan 25 #24

Minneapolis is the first line of defence stollen Jan 26 #26

It's not a protest, it's bigger than that. It's a resistance. Ocelot II Jan 26 #27

K&R UTUSN Jan 26 #30