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Minneapolis' police chief criticized federal immigration agents after a confrontation where an agent knelt on a woman's back and dragged her. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions due to federal immigration crackdowns targeting the city's Somali community. Onlookers claimed the woman was pregnant and struggled to breathe. The police chief noted that his officers were trained in de-escalation, contrasting with other agencies' methods. Federal officials stated that protesters assaulted officers and vandalized a vehicle.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff