What recent events have escalated tensions in Minneapolis?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. President Trump spoke about de-escalating tensions in Minneapolis after the second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents. But there has been little evidence of any significant changes as immigration enforcement operations and confrontations with activists continue in the Twin Cities. NPR's Sergio Martinez-Baltron has the latest.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, two of the federal agents involved in the killing of Alex Bredy have been placed on administrative leave, something the department says is standard protocol. Here in Minneapolis, people continue to express their frustration and anger against ICE agents saying They want them out of their city.
At the makeshift memorial for Pretty, people continue to gather. They have expressed how they want justice for Pretty and for Renee Macklin Good. They also say they want more action from their state and local leaders in fighting this surge in their state. Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News, Minneapolis.
The man who sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis last night was immediately tackled during the event. Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar says Omar is doing OK.
My first reaction was, is Ilhan OK? And I actually talked to her about an hour ago. after the town hall ended. And she was in good spirits, as good as she can be. And I think one of the things that was kind of extraordinary is she continued on with the town hall. The security was there. They had used wanding to make sure there were no weapons when people had come into the meeting.
So, you know, under most accounts for most members, you would think that was good enough.
55-year-old Anthony Kazmirchak was charged with third-degree assault, He has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Trump. He was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989 and has multiple arrests for driving under the influence.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging senators to be patient with him on Venezuela, saying the end goal is democracy, but that it will take time. After a hearing on Capitol Hill, he sat down with the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Venezuela, who wants to go home, as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.
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