Heritage Explains Why Does Minnesota’s Government Allow Rioting? | Lora Ries
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Jan 28, 2026 Lora Ries, director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation with ~30 years on immigration and border security, discusses ICE operations in Minneapolis. She outlines how protests are organized, tactics used to obstruct federal agents, and different forms of immigration fraud. She also critiques local law enforcement responses and argues for stronger enforcement strategies.
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Why Minneapolis Is A Focal Point
- Lora Ries says ICE focused on Minneapolis to arrest serious criminals and those with final removal orders.
- She notes ICE operates nationwide but only Minneapolis has seen organized obstruction and media attention.
Local Leaders Linked To Organized Obstruction
- Lora Ries argues local leaders in Minnesota have incited organized radical groups to obstruct ICE.
- She connects obstruction timing to fraud investigations in the state.
Organized Protest Tactics Described
- Lora Ries describes protesters using command-and-control tactics with zoned signal chats and deleted messages.
- She reports former military observers saying their operations resemble a playbook and run 24/7.