In Minneapolis, activists opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) established informal street checkpoints aimed at identifying federal agents. A recent video showcased these activists stopping vehicles and questioning drivers to assess if they were affiliated with ICE.
Footage captured an individual in a black coat and mask approaching a halted car, inquiring whether it was an “ICE” vehicle before allowing it to continue. The activist mentioned that the driver’s license plate appeared to match an ICE vehicle.
When asked about their methods, the activists claimed they had a “database” to help them identify vehicles, noting that the police were absent from the scene. One of them mentioned that some neighbors supported their efforts, expressing satisfaction in being present at the checkpoint.
One video segment featured a journalist asking the activists how they determine which vehicles to stop, pointing out that many of the drivers weren’t federal agents. The activists replied, suggesting that ICE had been renting numerous vehicles.
These makeshift checkpoints were reportedly set up on Cedar Avenue, a street known for its significant Somali population, referred to by some as “Little Mogadishu.” The activists aimed to track ICE and federal immigration agents in the area.
Minneapolis police informed Fox News Digital that these barricades have since been taken down, and it’s unclear if any arrests were made in relation to the checkpoints. The department noted efforts to ensure public safety by clearing the roadway for residents and emergency vehicles.
The emergence of these checkpoints coincides with rising tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, especially following recent violent incidents during federal operations in the city, which have raised concerns among the community.
