We've seen people, as you point out, peacefully protesting in the streets. Obviously the tragic killings of Renee Macklengood and Alex Preddy. What is different about what's happening here? Well, The scope of what they're doing to us is much greater. Where you had 400 or so agents in Chicago... This is a much smaller city and they have 3,000 plus folks here. plus folks here. I also think what you're seeing is that each stake is unique. And I think Minnesota may be known for our lakes, Bob Dylan, Prince, but there is a civic character here that runs deeper. (12:24–12:40)
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Asserts that federal enforcement presence in Minnesota is disproportionately large compared to other cities.
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