Minnesota protests are far from peaceful
Editor:
The recent protests in Minnesota have been a far cry from peaceful. The most recent fatality could have been prevented as an active immigration takeover was in progress before the protester (armed with a gun and magazine) entered the space.
Why would a peaceful protester come armed? Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant, with a history of assault for deliberate bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license was being sought.
Governor Walz has encouraged protesters to record ICE which not only impedes the operation but prevents the agents from completing the criminal immigration removal. He and Frey have heightened the violence by encouraging the protesters to obstruct federal law enforcement.
Frey: “Get the F… out of our city.” – certainly not a peaceful connotation. This type of language fuels fear and anger and puts their constituents in dangerous situations. This obstruction is not only a federal crime but a felony as well.
The ongoing doxxing of ICE has definitely affected the integrity of the operations there. Leaks of personal data have increased the threats and violence against law enforcement and their families.
Walz falsely asserted that his state is at “war” with the federal government. War implies violence, not peace. Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law-Houston is quoted as saying “… unless there’s a court order saying ‘ICE get out of Minnesota’… they’re allowed to be there.”
No one wants a protest to turn ugly, but this is exactly what has unfolded in Minnesota. Some conservative protesters have been beaten by counter protesters. Physical altercations have been reported. Profanity has been hurled continually at the agents. Protesters have spit in their faces, taunting them and impeding the assigned directive.
Think of it this way, when we see police tap around an area, that means “stay out” – that space has been reserved for law enforcement only, so a probe, investigation or arrest can be made. The public is not allowed to enter that area because they can impede the proceedings. However, this is exactly what has happened in Minnesota. Why would anyone put themselves in this uncertain position?
The rowdy crowd has vandalized agents’ cars and smashed in windows. DHS has reported incidents of protesters pouring water on the pavement which then freezes; purpose is to obstruct the agents and cause harm. Rocks and fireworks have been thrown, as agitators surround ICE agents.
Minnesota is in chaos and these events run parallel to the massive fraud happening there.
There’s nothing peaceful about this protest at all.
Mary Mager
Fairport, formerly of Albion
