Trump's ICE protest crackdown will fail A move aimed at stifling political dissent has already spurred protesters into action in Minneapolis Salon · Jun 23
Minneapolis ICE shooting latest: Trump admin sending ‘hundreds’ of federal agents to Minnesota as protests continue Minneapolis mayor has said the presence of ICE officers has made the community less safe The Independent UK · Jan 9
Family of Minnesota man killed by police criticize local officials and seek federal intervention The family of Rick Cobb II say they were mistreated by government officials and failed by a system that rarely holds law enforcement accountable The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024
Families of 5 Minnesota men killed by police sue agency to force release of investigation files The families of five Minnesota men who were killed by police officers have announced a lawsuit to force the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to release its investigative files on their deaths, saying the state agency has failed to comply with Minnesota’s open records law The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Results of federal investigation into Minneapolis police met with hope, skepticism MINNEAPOLIS — On Friday morning, John Pope answered his phone while boarding a flight to Atlanta. The U.S. Department of Justice had just released the results of a scathing federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, including 28 recommendations for institutional change. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023
Minnesota activists renew call for reform after Memphis police killing MINNEAPOLIS — Local groups and activists renewed calls Saturday for police reform in Minnesota, reeling anew after seeing video released by the Memphis Police Department that showed officers tasing and beating a 29-year-old Black man to death. Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023
Brooklyn Center police recruitment video draws backlash MINNEAPOLIS — Activists and community members voiced outrage at a rally outside Brooklyn Center City Hall on Monday evening to denounce what they call a hyper-militarized video produced by the Police Department to recruit officers to the force. Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023
Minneapolis City Council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications. Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022
Minneapolis police engaged in pattern of racial discrimination, inquiry finds Report released by Minnesota’s human rights department says agency and city will negotiate an agreement to address problems The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2022