Border Patrol Handcuffs Two Minneapolis Teens Despite Citizenship Proof
Federal immigration agents detained two teenagers in south Minneapolis this week, with at least one of the teens shown handing a U.S. passport to officers before being taken into custody, according to social media video posted by MPR News.
The footage has fueled tension and sharp criticism of ICE and Border Patrol tactics, coming amid broader nationwide scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. Civil rights advocates say the encounters raise concerns about how agents are engaging with civilians, including U.S. citizens, during aggressive operations.
In the MPR News video, a teenage driver is seen showing adults in uniforms what appears to be a U.S. passport before she is handcuffed by officers. Another teen passenger is also taken into custody.
So far, no official statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or the Department of Homeland Security has been published confirming details of this specific Minneapolis incident.
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Advocates and some local journalists have previously reported cases during the Trump administration where U.S. citizens — including minors — were detained by immigration agents despite declaring their citizenship.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in past reporting, “We don’t arrest U.S. citizens for immigration enforcement,” though incidents have been disputed by local outlets.
The lack of mainstream reporting on the Minneapolis video complicates independent verification of the full circumstances shown and claims being made online.
Civil rights groups say the situation underscores ongoing concerns about constitutional protections during federal immigration enforcement.
Journalists and advocacy organizations are expected to follow up with local authorities and DHS for official clarifications.
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