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LakeVermilion

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Sun Jan 25, 2026, 12:53 PM Jan 2026

I live in Minneapolis Metro area... [View all]

Surely this is a horrible time for us.

I've been trying to find the one issue that can explain to America what we protest about. I believe that it's "due process."

Minnesotan's are not law breakers. We are defending "due process." The ICE/Border Patrol actions have completely shredded the norms that we have come to expect from law enforcement. We are asking that people be arrested with warrants, that those arrested get access to legal counsel before appearing in court.

To those who say just let them do their jobs, I have to say, ICE/Border Patrol are not doing their jobs. They are taking short cuts that will become the norm if not challenged. That is why we are on the streets.

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I live in Minneapolis Metro area... [View all] LakeVermilion Jan 2026 OP
Bookmarked. MontanaMama Jan 2026 #1
Agreed MichMan Jan 2026 #2
and even they must be treated humanely. rampartd Jan 2026 #17
Agreed. Chi67 Jan 2026 #3
ICE and CBP have always been about violent control. They're doing their jobs. They're just doing their jobs at a wider WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #4
yes, you are defending the rule of law Trailrider1951 Jan 2026 #5
"Due Process" will be Noem's trial for murder. It's definitely "due." NNadir Jan 2026 #6
They are also vastly exceeding their legal authority JHB Jan 2026 #7
Yes, yes, yes (with one clarification) BaronChocula Jan 2026 #8
Let's be honest here... OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #25
I think we agree BaronChocula Jan 2026 #28
You are correct, Baron! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #29
... BaronChocula Jan 2026 #31
It's FASCISM! Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #9
They aren't even following the law, or the constitution Historic NY Jan 2026 #10
Also demand visible name badges Qutzupalotl Jan 2026 #11
Strength, and Safety to you, your family and friends. And to all Minneapolisans. Such sadness, and anxiety. electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #12
Yeah, patriotic Americans do not support secret police Mysterian Jan 2026 #13
Whoever is saying let them do their jobs Six117 Jan 2026 #14
I have often been focusing on the Constitution as the reason we are protesting, yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #15
Being identifiable and UNMASKED is also part of due process. live love laugh Jan 2026 #16
Excellent OP, LakeVermilion Cha Jan 2026 #18
Yes, and it seems like 1st and 4th Amendment rights, especially, Sparkly Jan 2026 #19
Thank you for standing up! HeartsCanHope Jan 2026 #20
I'm so sorry you and your fellow Minnesotans have to go through this. calimary Jan 2026 #21
I cannot imagine. I'm so sorry this is happening in your home. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #22
Sort of like the Ford worker... LakeVermilion Jan 2026 #23
We all know and understand the cause Minnesotans are supporting. You are on the front lines now. It might be us next. Martin68 Jan 2026 #24
Minneapolis is the first line of defence stollen Jan 2026 #26
It's not a protest, it's bigger than that. It's a resistance. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #27
K&R UTUSN Jan 2026 #30
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