Off-duty police officers in the Twin Cities are being “targeted” by federal agents seeking proof of U.S. citizenship, leading to concerns about civil rights violations, according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley. He reported that many officers, all people of color, have faced aggressive interactions with federal agents. Law enforcement leaders called for accountability and better oversight of the 3,000 federal agents in the area, stressing that such tactics erode trust between police and the community. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino acknowledged the ongoing operations but did not specifically address the incidents reported by local officers.
