Minneapolis Police Chief Criticizes Federal Immigration Agents After Tense Encounter with ProtestersMinneapolis police chief, Brian OHara, has spoken out against federal immigration agents following a contentious incident involving protesters. The situation escalated when an officer was seen kneeling on a womans back during an attempted arrest, which was captured on video. The woman was later dragged towards a vehicle, sparking outrage among onlookers who claimed she was pregnant and struggling to breathe.The incident occurred amidst growing tensions in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area due to federal immigration raids, particularly targeting the regions Somali community. Chief OHara held a news conference, stating that city police were called to assist federal agents but chose to leave after not witnessing any violence, aiming to de-escalate the situation. He criticized other law enforcement agencies for potentially using questionable methods, contrasting them with Minneapolis officers de-escalation training.

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