DHS Arrests Armed Man After Assault
Arrest Amid Unrest
The Department of Homeland Security said it arrested a
Minneapolis man after he allegedly assaulted a federal
immigration agent while carrying a gun and ammunition
, as protests escalated following clashes between federal officers and demonstrators.
Conflicting Accounts of Violence
DHS linked the arrest to earlier turmoil, including an incident
in which an agent shot a Venezuelan national after being struck with a shovel.
Officials say this worsened unrest tied to the January 7 killing
of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, an incident federal leaders
labeled domestic terrorism but city officials dispute.
Federal vs. Local Leaders
“This is not peaceful protest,” said DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin,
describing the arrested man as armed and threatening officers.
Minneapolis leaders pushed back, criticizing ICE’s presence and urging skepticism of federal narratives.
National Stakes and Legal Fight
Donald Trump warned he may invoke the Insurrection Act if violence continues.
A judge declined to immediately block expanded enforcement,
setting an expedited review as debates over public safety, protest rights, and federal power intensify.
