Federal Agents Spray St. Paul Anti-ICE Protesters as 15 Face Charges Over Blocking Officers
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Updated · FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Jun 16
Federal Agents Spray St. Paul Anti-ICE Protesters as 15 Face Charges Over Blocking Officers
3 articles · Updated · FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Jun 16
Summary
Federal agents used chemical irritants outside the St. Paul federal courthouse after anti-ICE protesters tried to enter during hearings for 15 people charged with impeding or injuring federal officers.
15 defendants were accused by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of coordinating efforts to block immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge, with prosecutors tying some to Direct Action Minnesota.
Dozens rallied outside the courthouse demanding the charges be dropped, while organizers said 12 of those charged had been released and two who appeared in court Tuesday were out.
The confrontation widened a same-day dispute over the prosecution, which supporters cast as retaliation for protest activity and federal authorities framed as an organized effort to obstruct ICE operations.