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U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

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DHS investigated left-leaning groups during Minnesota immigration crackdown

The Trump administration conducted expansive surveillance of churches, labor unions, libraries, and civil society groups in Minneapolis following ICE's killing of nurse Alex Pretti in January. The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice spent months infiltrating and monitoring left-leaning organizations during protests against immigration enforcement operations.

Aug 13, 2026·5 sourcesImmigration enforcementPolice accountabilityGovernment surveillanceCivil libertiesProtest movements
DHS investigated left-leaning groups during Minnesota immigration crackdown
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