ICE in Minnesota — Days 69-71: Hints of Fed Withdrawal Teased; Homeland Security Chiefs Grilled in Congress
Politicians are hinting Operation Metro Surge could wind down, but any change in the situation remains vaporous for now.
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Banners Dropped for Isak Aden at Bloomington’s July 4th Celebration
Activists dropped banners on July 3 to commemorate Isak Aden at Bloomington’s ‘Summer Fete’ fourth of July celebration. Aden, 23, was killed by Bloomington and Eagan police on July 2, 2019. The banners read “Justice 4 Isak Aden”, “BPD Kills”, and “City council complicit in…
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Banner Drops for Isak Aden, Killed by Police Three Years Ago
Bloomington, MN – Three years to the day after Isak Aden, 23, was killed by police, activists dropped two banners in Bloomington reading “Bloomington Police killed Isak Aden.”
Stated in an e-mail sent to a press list by an autonomous collective called “Your Friends,” overpass…
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Killed by Police: Family Remembers Brian Quiñones One Year Later
Richfield, MN – One year after police shot and killed 31-year-old father, husband, and hip hop artist Brian Quiñones, his family and supporters gather for a night of remembrance. Tune in this evening to Unicorn Riot’s live streaming coverage:
Also known as ‘Blessed the M.C.’,…
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March for Justice Challenges Back the Blue in Minneapolis Suburb
Bloomington, MN – Small shoving matches broke out as hundreds on a ‘March for Justice’ demo walked past a ‘Back the Blue’ rally at Bloomington’s Civic Center on July 25. Some pushed, some swore, some threatened, and others watched small groups of people on both…
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Mall of America Prohibits Families of Police Killings Over Planned Black Friday Protest
Bloomington, MN – Police used Thanksgiving Day to deliver trespass notices to family members of two recent police killings.
In lieu of a previously planned Black Friday protest at the Mall of America (MOA), the wife of Brian Quinones (killed by police on Sept. 7)…
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Isak Aden’s Shooting by Police After Standoff Deemed “Justified”
Hastings, MN – The police officers that killed 23-year-old Isak Aden on July 2 will face no legal consequences. Aden was killed after a four-hour standoff prompted by a disputed domestic disturbance call.
On November 13, the Dakota County Attorney announced the death of Aden…
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Protest Shuts Down Highway, Marches Through Eagan’s High-End Outlet Mall
Eagan, MN – Protests shut down roads around Eagan’s Outlet Mall and miles of Minnesota Highway 13 on Saturday, July 27. About 100 protesters marched through the area seeking justice for 23-year-old student and entrepreneur, Isak Aden, who was killed by police after a standoff…
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Isak Aden: Another Black Life Stolen by Police
Eagan, MN – Two weeks after 23-year-old Isak Aden was killed by police, over 100 community members took over Eagan’s City Council Chambers in search of justice for Isak. After marching around Eagan’s police station, 18 people spoke passionately to the City Council and Eagan…