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Court Records Reveal DHS Agents Infiltrated Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests and Monitored Memorials

Newly disclosed court documents reveal that undercover Homeland Security Investigations agents infiltrated anti-ICE protest groups in Minneapolis, including a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti. The agents joined Signal chats, attended meetings for groups like the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and even voted on policy platforms, all while searching for evidence of violence. Despite extensive surveillance, agents reported finding no intent for violence. The records also detail a separate incident where an agent entered a church protected by a federal injunction, leading to a contempt hearing.

via Talking Points Memo|

#dhs-surveillance #first-amendment #ice-enforcement

politics2 months ago•159 min saved

Court filings expose DHS 'Operation Puppet Master' spying on Minnesota anti-ICE protesters and unions

Newly disclosed court documents reveal that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted extensive undercover surveillance of anti-ICE protesters, labor unions, and left-wing groups in Minnesota. The investigation, dubbed 'Operation Puppet Master,' involved agents infiltrating public meetings, recording conversations, and seizing financial records from major unions like the SEIU and AFL-CIO. Defense attorneys argue this constitutes a 'mass spying campaign' targeting lawful First Amendment activity, while the government maintains it was investigating a conspiracy to impede federal officers. No organizations have been charged, but the records have intensified civil rights concerns about the criminalization of protest.

via CNN|

#dhs-surveillance #first-amendment #ice-opposition

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

DHS 'Operation Puppet Master' Spied on Unions and Protesters in Minnesota

Newly disclosed records reveal that the Department of Homeland Security conducted a massive surveillance campaign against left-wing groups and anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota. Undercover agents infiltrated public meetings, while the agency obtained financial records from major unions like SEIU and AFL-CIO. Defense attorneys argue this constitutes a 'mass spying campaign' targeting political opposition rather than criminal activity, following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

via The Guardian|

#dhs-surveillance #first-amendment #ice-protests