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Anti-ICE Leftists Seize the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Quote:Hundreds of anti-ICE leftists, including approximately 100 clergy members, stormed the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, leading to mass arrests and major disruptions for travelers.
The protest against the ICE operations in Minnesota was quite large, even though the temperature was below zero.
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According to reports, the agitators blocked access points and infuriated passengers already facing uncertain travel due to the approaching storm and frigid weather.
Far-left religious activist group “Faith in Minnesota” posted a video of members being arrested, claiming “over 100 clergy and faith leaders were arrested,” during the stunt.
The organization wrote in one of the posts:
“In -20° weather, over 100 clergy and faith leaders were arrested at MSP Airport as they gathered in peaceful, prayerful resistance to demand airlines — especially Delta and Signature Aviation — stand with Minnesotans and say #ICEOutOfMN.
Over 2,000 deportations have gone through MSP. Workers have been detained by ICE at work and while commuting. This must end.”
Law enforcement confirmed to Fox 9 that over 100 people were arrested but have since been released.
Fox 9 reports:
Those arrested were issued misdemeanor citations for trespassing and failure to comply with a peace officer, according to a Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC) spokesperson.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission told FOX 9 it “worked in advance with event organizers to best accommodate their right to freedom of expression while also ensuring uninterrupted operations at MSP Airport. The approved demonstration permit set a dedicated location and maximum number of participants to maintain the safety of protesters, passengers and airport employees.
“When the permitted activity went beyond the agreed-upon terms, MSP Airport Police began taking necessary action, including arrests, to protect public safety, airport security and access to Terminal 1.”
Ahead of Friday morning’s protest, airlines were encouraging travelers to get to the airport at least three hours before their flight due to planned demonstrations outside the airport.
The demonstration was tied to ongoing protests against ICE’s “Operation Metro Surge,” a targeted crackdown that has led to the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens in the Twin Cities area, including pedophiles, domestic abusers, and gang members.
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INSURRECTION? Leftists Barricade Themselves in San Diego Mayor’s Office, Demand ICE Be Booted from the City (VIDEO)
Quote:Six unhinged leftists barricaded themselves inside the office of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Friday, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) be removed from the city and that local police cease any cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The incident occurred at City Hall, where the group stormed the mayor’s lobby, banging on doors and blocking the exits.
Video footage shared by Rapid Report shows a blue-haired protester shouting demands at the mayor’s staff through a glass partition.
ABC 10 reports:
Six protesters who barricaded themselves inside the lobby area of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s office were removed by police Friday evening. The protesters demanded a meeting with the mayor, calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be removed from the San Diego community.
The group has been occupying the space since 9 a.m. Friday, putting up their own sign calling the area “The People’s Office.” After spending the morning trying to secure a meeting with Gloria, the protesters began chanting and demonstrating in the afternoon when no meeting was granted.
Around 2 p.m., the group barricaded the doors to the lobby area, which sits between the mayor’s actual office and the building entrance, and issued their formal demands.
Mayor Gloria, a Democrat who has positioned San Diego as a sanctuary city, issued a strongly worded statement condemning the action.
“This morning, a group of individuals arrived at my office demanding to meet with me and staged a sit-in. What transpired later went beyond peaceful protest,” the statement reads.
“These individuals chose to raid the front desk to my office, bang on the doors that intended to force entry, and then barricaded the doors, creating a public safety hazard. That conduct is unacceptable – full stop.”
Gloria added that his staff had already met with the group last week to discuss concerns about ICE activity and local law enforcement’s role. He reiterated his administration’s policy, “In my State of the City address last week, and through the executive order I signed in July, I made it clear that the San Diego Police Department does not participate in federal immigration enforcement. That policy is in writing, it is enforced, and it is exactly what these protesters are asking for.”
The mayor emphasized that such tactics won’t be tolerated, even though he is sympathetic to their extremist views.
“No matter how strongly someone feels, obstructing the public’s business and intimidating City employees is not how change is made. I will not be coerced, and I will not tolerate behavior that puts hardworking City staff or the public at risk.”
It is unclear if any of the extremists have been charged.
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[NEWS] Anti-ICE Leftists Seize the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
