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Immigration officials have arrested over 3,000 people in Minneapolis

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Federal immigration officers have arrested more than 3,000 people in the Minneapolis area as tensions continue to rise between ICE and protesters. CBS News' Ian Lee and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more on the ongoing operations and the public backlash.

Breakdown
  • Over 3,000 people arrested in Minneapolis since Operation Metro Surge began 1s
  • Federal judge orders ICE to stop using tear gas on peaceful protesters 49s
  • 1,500 soldiers on standby if Insurrection Act is invoked 1m 32s
  • Operation prompted by local sanctuary policies limiting police-ICE cooperation 2m 9s
  • Justice Department investigates local officials for alleged interference 3m 33s