1.1 	A resolution
1.2 	condemning the violent and unlawful actions against Minnesotans by U.S. Immigration 
1.3 	and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol during Operation Metro 
1.4 	Surge and calling for accountability for those responsible.
1.5 	WHEREAS, two Minnesotans, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by federal 
1.6 	immigration officers within a two-week span while observing enforcement activities in Minneapolis; 
1.7 	and
1.8 	WHEREAS, thousands of Minnesotans have been victims of violent attacks and unlawful 
1.9 	detention, harassment and abuse, sudden abduction and secretive relocation, mass imprisonment 
1.10 	and inhumane conditions, undue investigation, and prosecution and deportation actions, causing 
1.11 	physical, psychological, and emotional trauma to those Minnesotans and their loved ones; and
1.12 	WHEREAS, Vice President J.D. Vance, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi 
1.13 	Noem, National Security Advisor Stephen Miller, and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino 
1.14 	have intentionally spread misinformation about these events that blamed the victims, damaged the 
1.15 	reputations of the dead and suffering, caused harm to grieving families, and contributed to fear and 
1.16 	uncertainty about the federal government's fitness to lead; and
1.17 	WHEREAS, federal agents have violated First Amendment rights by using force against 
1.18 	individuals peacefully engaging in constitutionally protected speech; and
1.19 	WHEREAS, federal agents and the President's cabinet members violated Second Amendment 
1.20 	rights by threatening the right to bear arms, placed erroneous blame on Mr. Pretti for lawfully 
1.21 	carrying a firearm, and dishonestly described the events of that day; and
1.22 	WHEREAS, federal agents have violated Fourth Amendment rights by performing searches 
1.23 	and seizures without warrants and without cause; and
1.24 	WHEREAS, federal agents have violated the Fifth Amendment by denying citizens and 
1.25 	noncitizens due process and equal protection rights; and
2.1 	WHEREAS, federal agents have violated the Tenth Amendment, using force and occupation 
2.2 	to coerce the state to submit to the federal government on matters that are strictly in the purview 
2.3 	of the state government; and
2.4 	WHEREAS, federal agents are targeting Minnesotans based on skin color alone, as detailed 
2.5 	by members of Minnesota's law enforcement community, who had off-duty officers profiled by 
2.6 	ICE agents; and
2.7 	WHEREAS, the presence and tactics of ICE and other federal agents have generated 
2.8 	widespread fear and trauma among Minnesota children, families, educators, and school communities, 
2.9 	leading to a steep drop in attendance, the necessity for some districts to shift to virtual learning, 
2.10 	and extraordinary safety measures at schools across the state as ICE stakes out bus stops and stops 
2.11 	children on their way to school; and
2.12 	WHEREAS, health care providers across Minnesota have raised the alarm for a public health 
2.13 	crisis where people, including U.S. citizens and legal residents, are avoiding essential medical care 
2.14 	out of fear of encountering federal agents; and
2.15 	WHEREAS, Minnesota's agricultural industry reports severe workforce shortages and staffing 
2.16 	disruptions as workers stay home due to fear of ICE activity, regardless of immigration status, 
2.17 	threatening farm labor availability, food supply, and broader economic stability; and
2.18 	WHEREAS, businesses in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas have experienced significant 
2.19 	declines in customer activity and revenue as individuals avoid public spaces and commercial 
2.20 	corridors in the face of heightened enforcement activity and violent retaliation against observers; 
2.21 	and
2.22 	WHEREAS, conditions at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis have been described 
2.23 	as "horrifying," with confirmed evidence of denial of medical attention, nutrition, and sanitation; 
2.24 	and
2.25 	WHEREAS, the federal government is shipping people out of state at a rapid pace, and federal 
2.26 	detention centers have overwhelming reports of overcrowding, infectious disease outbreaks including 
2.27 	COVID-19 and measles, lack of edible food, inadequate medical care, and other inhospitable 
2.28 	conditions. People at these out-of-state facilities are being held indefinitely without processing or 
2.29 	the ability to contest their case, and their right to access their attorney is being denied; and
2.30 	WHEREAS, at least 14 federal prosecutors have now resigned from the United States 
2.31 	Attorney's Office in Minnesota after being asked to violate personal and professional ethics and 
2.32 	being overwhelmed with immigration cases, leaving little capacity to prosecute crimes and further 
2.33 	making the state less safe. In addition, at least four leaders of the Department of Justice's Civil 
2.34 	Rights Division resigned when their superiors blocked an investigation into the potential violation 
2.35 	of rights in the shooting of Renee Good; and
3.1 	WHEREAS, no human being should be subject to any of these violations in the United States 
3.2 	of America; and
3.3 	WHEREAS, Minnesota is a welcoming state built by Native Americans and a rich history 
3.4 	of immigration that has propelled our culture and economy; and
3.5 	WHEREAS, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce shared U.S. Census Bureau statistics 
3.6 	showing international migration has become increasingly important as aging and birth rates continue 
3.7 	to put downward pressure on the economy, recognizing that Minnesota must capitalize on 
3.8 	immigration as a source of future economic growth; and
3.9 	WHEREAS, the actions of the federal government are not only inhumane and unconstitutional 
3.10 	but have caused a chilling effect on migration to Minnesota and even tourism, creating a long-term 
3.11 	negative effect on the economic health and vibrancy of our state; and
3.12 	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnesota Legislature condemns these 
3.13 	violent and unlawful actions against the people of Minnesota and violations of their constitutional 
3.14 	rights.
3.15 	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minnesota Legislature calls for a full and transparent 
3.16 	investigation into these offenses and demands that those who are responsible be held accountable.
3.17 	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President 
3.18 	of the United States, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Minnesota's congressional delegation, 
3.19 	and other appropriate federal and state officials.