What the Insurrection Act Could Mean for Minnesota
A week after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Macklin Good, a federal officer shot a man in the leg in north Minneapolis. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but the city is once again reeling from the display of force. City Cast producer Adam Sage reports back from the aftermath, where law enforcement set off chemical irritants and flash bangs against protesters. Plus, contributor and reporter Winter Keefer explains what it means for President Trump to threaten the use of the Insurrection Act. Finally, we celebrate some much-needed Twin Cities wins.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- Second person in a week shot by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis (Minnesota Reformer)
- Live: Trump threatens to send troops to Minnesota after federal agent shoots man over alleged attack (Star Tribune)
- Lawmakers Respond to ICE Activity in Minnesota Hospitals (DFL press release)
- Brass Solidarity
- McDonald’s security guard stands up to ICE ‘10 toes down’ (North News)
- Art Sled Rally!
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MPR’s Angela Davis announces she is cancer-free (Star Tribune)
Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode:
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
The Ascent by Christopher Walker
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