JD Vance Describes Off-Duty ICE and CBP Officers Mobbed in Minneapolis Amid Rising Tensions
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Vice President JD Vance shared a startling account on Sunday highlighting the escalating dangers faced by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. During a recent visit to the city, Vance described an incident in which off-duty agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were doxxed—having their private information publicly exposed—while dining at a local restaurant. This led to a mob surrounding the establishment, effectively trapping the officers inside and raising serious concerns about their safety.
“When I was in Minneapolis, I heard a number of crazy stories. But near the top of the list: a couple of off-duty ICE and CBP officers were doxxed, and their location was shared publicly,” Vance recounted. “The restaurant was mobbed, and they were trapped inside. This is unacceptable and indicative of the chaos that local leaders have allowed to fester by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.”
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis following a series of agent-involved shootings and increasing unrest surrounding immigration enforcement operations. Federal officials have expressed frustration with local authorities, accusing them of obstructing efforts to maintain law and order. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with some federal agents privately fuming over what they describe as a lack of support and hostile rhetoric from city leadership.
Vance’s remarks underscore the broader national debate over immigration policy and enforcement, particularly in so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions where cooperation with federal agencies is limited or withheld. Minneapolis has become a focal point in this conflict, with federal agents dispatched to the city amid concerns about violent crime and illegal immigration.
Local officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have pushed back against federal actions, drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and immigration advocates alike. Walz has controversially compared ICE operations in the state to historical atrocities, a comparison that has drawn rebuke from federal authorities and immigration enforcement supporters.
Meanwhile, federal law enforcement leadership has called for greater collaboration among agencies and local governments to ensure the safety of officers and the public. The CBP commissioner recently emphasized the need for proactive law enforcement strategies and condemned attacks on agents.
The incident involving off-duty ICE and CBP officers being doxxed and mobbed at a Minneapolis restaurant is emblematic of the volatile environment federal immigration agents are navigating. It raises pressing questions about the balance between local autonomy and federal authority in immigration enforcement, as well as the safety and security of those tasked with upholding the law.
As tensions continue to simmer, the federal government is reviewing its approach to immigration enforcement in Minnesota and other jurisdictions facing similar challenges. The situation remains fluid, with calls from various quarters for accountability, cooperation, and a renewed focus on public safety.
For more information on federal immigration enforcement policies and operations, visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website and the Department of Homeland Security portal.
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