Records reveal broad DHS surveillance of left-wing groups during Minnesota anti-ICE protests
TL;DR
Newly released records show DHS conducted broad surveillance of left-wing groups and anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, using undercover agents and data seizures as part of an operation tied to a Trump-era crackdown; civil-rights advocates warn the effort risks criminalizing lawful protest, though no organizations are charged.
- US government extensively spied on anti-ICE protesters and leftwing groups, records reveal The Guardian
- U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown The New York Times
- Attorney: Homeland Security spied on Minnesotans who spoke out against ICE MPR News
- Federal agents, led by Jan. 6 participant, surveilled Minnesota unions in hunt for Antifa conspiracy case startribune.com
- Documents show how feds spied on protesters, left-wing organizations and unions during Metro Surge Minnesota Reformer
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