Immigration issues

Tensions deepen across the US over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Immigration issues

Show Notes

Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials have deepened over a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a woman in the city of Minneapolis. Protesters have clashed with law enforcement in the city, the day after the US citizen was killed by ICE agents.

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