In Minneapolis, hundreds of faith leaders gathered at the airport in subzero temperatures, protesting against airlines that cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Despite the freezing weather, a large crowd of protesters made their voices heard, demanding that airlines take a stand against ICE operations.
The protest was organized by "Faith in Minnesota", a group of religious activists calling for racial and economic justice in the state. The group claimed that over 100 clergy and faith leaders were arrested at the airport, while law enforcement confirmed only that multiple arrests had taken place.
Protesters lined up on their knees, leading police to take them away one by one as they made their way to a bus heading to jail. The scene was one of peaceful resistance, with protesters chanting and praying as they awaited arrest.
The protest came amid an escalation in tensions between immigration authorities and local residents, who are increasingly vocal about opposing ICE operations. In recent weeks, protests have broken out across the country, including at airports and government buildings.
Minnesota police chiefs have accused some ICE agents of racially profiling US citizens, including off-duty officers. However, law enforcement efforts to control the protest were met with criticism from activists, who argue that their rights are being curtailed.
As tensions continue to rise in Minnesota, another march is scheduled in downtown Minneapolis on Friday afternoon as part of "ICE Out of Minnesota: A Day of Truth and Freedom". The protests have had a significant impact on local businesses, with hundreds shutting down in support of those detained by ICE.
The protest was organized by "Faith in Minnesota", a group of religious activists calling for racial and economic justice in the state. The group claimed that over 100 clergy and faith leaders were arrested at the airport, while law enforcement confirmed only that multiple arrests had taken place.
Protesters lined up on their knees, leading police to take them away one by one as they made their way to a bus heading to jail. The scene was one of peaceful resistance, with protesters chanting and praying as they awaited arrest.
The protest came amid an escalation in tensions between immigration authorities and local residents, who are increasingly vocal about opposing ICE operations. In recent weeks, protests have broken out across the country, including at airports and government buildings.
Minnesota police chiefs have accused some ICE agents of racially profiling US citizens, including off-duty officers. However, law enforcement efforts to control the protest were met with criticism from activists, who argue that their rights are being curtailed.
As tensions continue to rise in Minnesota, another march is scheduled in downtown Minneapolis on Friday afternoon as part of "ICE Out of Minnesota: A Day of Truth and Freedom". The protests have had a significant impact on local businesses, with hundreds shutting down in support of those detained by ICE.
and now they're facing charges for standing up for what's right. seems to me that law enforcement is getting a little too aggressive with these peaceful protests 
oh man, this protest at the airport was super intense... like, over 100 clergy members got arrested for standing up against ICE ops? that's crazy 
and sad. i mean, its good that ppl are fighting for what they believe in, but on the other hand, the conditions were brutal with those subzero temps 
. how many of them got hurt or anything?
and im not even gonna get into the racial profiling thing. just hope everyone gets out safe & sound 
And to be fair, these protests are necessary, we do need more people speaking out against ICE operations and advocating for justice.
It's a complex issue, you know? We need more people pushing back against ICE operations, but we also gotta think about the impact on everyday folks who aren't even involved in it. 
That doesn't add up. And what about the safety concerns? Freezing temps and a crowd of hundreds on the ground... it's just not right. 
Still, I get why these faith leaders are pushing back against ICE operations - we need to stand together as a community. 
But let's make sure we're doing it peacefully and without putting anyone in harm's way. 
. It's insane how low temps aren't stopping them from standing up for what they believe in. They're not just fighting for their own rights but also for the rights of people who are being treated unfairly by ICE 
. I'm not sure what's more concerning - the lack of action from airlines or the way protests are being handled by authorities.
. On one hand, I appreciate the dedication and passion of people like those faith leaders, but on the other hand, I worry about the potential consequences for them and others involved 
. I'm not one to take sides, but we gotta make sure that anyone who gets arrested is treated fairly and that their rights aren't being trampled.
hundreds of faith leaders protesting against airlines cooperating with ICE? ain't that just a minor issue tho? 
airlines do what they wanna do, gov does what they do... ICE ops are more complex than just airlines and gov 
meanwhile, ppl who actually care about the immigrants getting caught in the crossfire 