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Ocelot II

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17. What are they supposed to do? They have spoken very forcefully at press conferences

Reply to quakerboy (Reply #15)

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 12:39 AM

Jan 2026

about their opposition to ICE. They have been anything but silent, but unfortunately state and local police have no power over federal law enforcement. The governor has called out the MN National Guard to assist the police in de-escalation.

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I've been at a vigil for Alex Pretti. [View all] Ocelot II Jan 2026 OP

God bless Minneapolis and damn those responsible! surfered Jan 2026 #1

I was with you in spirit. riversedge Jan 2026 #2

me too gopiscrap Jan 2026 #13

Trump's already got the shooter to federal housing somewhere...hope they can't hide there forever... wcmagumba Jan 2026 #3

Ocelot II, I didn't realize you were there. I'm so sorry this is happening near your home. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #4

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We all stand with Minnesota and Minnesotans. Pretti and Good are in our hearts. usonian Jan 2026 #7

"Pretti Good" -- there's something there... Sparkly Jan 2026 #8

There's an odd pattern to that. I think I'll change my name to Evil. usonian Jan 2026 #9

ICE is why we can't have nice things UpInArms Jan 2026 #10

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On behalf of all of us who can't be there in person, JMCKUSICK Jan 2026 #11

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when will the mayor and governor do something? quakerboy Jan 2026 #15

What are they supposed to do? They have spoken very forcefully at press conferences Ocelot II Jan 2026 #17

words without actions mean little quakerboy Jan 2026 #20

Local officers "following" ICE Sparkly Jan 2026 #26

that is what it should mean quakerboy Jan 2026 #27

Waiting on the politicians just leads to more people dead. Queso Delicioso Jan 2026 #18

thats what's happening now quakerboy Jan 2026 #22

Is this good enough for you? ShazzieB Jan 2026 #25

That seems like a lot of words, which when boiled down quakerboy Jan 2026 #30

Your expectations seem unrealistic to me. ShazzieB Jan 2026 #39

No blame for Minesotans. quakerboy Jan 2026 #42

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