Minnesota National Guard to wear yellow vests if activated for ICE protests
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Minnesota National Guard She posted a photo on social media on Saturday showing what they would wear if activated to “distinguish them”[selves] from other agencies” while it remains on hold amid intensifying anti-ICE protests.
“Minnesota National Guard members remain on standby to assist local law enforcement and public safety agencies. If activated, our members will wear reflective vests as pictured here to help distinguish them from other similarly uniformed agencies,” the Minnesota National Guard wrote in the post.
Guard members’ faces were blurred and they were seen wearing bright yellow vests over their uniforms.
The Minnesota National Guard added that its members “live, work and serve in our state and are focused on protecting life, protecting property and ensuring Minnesotans can safely exercise their First Amendment rights.”
Members of the Minnesota National Guard were seen wearing bright yellow vests over their uniforms. (Minnesota National Guard)
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According to officials, guardsmen have not yet been deployed on the city’s streets but are ready to help support public safety.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced early Saturday that the Guard had been activated and activated at the direction of Governor Tim Walz. supporting local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
The video showed many conservative demonstrators being beaten by the agitators. anti-immigrant enforcement protests on Saturday.
Minnesota National Guard members were seen taking the stage amid anti-ICE protests in the blue state on Saturday. (Minnesota Department of Public Safety)
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The ongoing tensions flared earlier this month after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent as she allegedly blocked an operation in Minneapolis and walked toward the agent.
Following the shooting, Walz and Democratic officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, encouraged anti-ICE protesters to gather. federal prosecutors launch an investigation for allegedly obstructing law enforcement efforts.
Minnesota National Guard vehicles were seen lined up after being mobilized by Governor Tim Walz. (Minnesota Department of Public Safety)
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche told Fox News on Friday: Democrats’ anti-ICE rhetoric It may turn into a crime.
“When the governor or the mayor threatens our officers, when the mayor says he encourages citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime,” Blanche said.
The investigation is in its early stages and it is unclear whether it will result in any criminal charges, sources said.
