Despite what appears to be a de-escalation of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota on Monday, with President Donald Trump having productive conversations with Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, there are still protests on the streets and one that led to arrests Monday night.
Several people were arrested last Monday in Maple Grove at the hotel where ousted Operation Metro Surge commander Greg Bovino was reportedly staying. There are no reports as to how many were arrested or any impending charges.
There were several arrests when the Minnesota State Patrol came in and declared the noise-making crowd an unlawful assembly.
The unrest came hours after reports that Bovino is leaving Minnesota, being releivefd of his duties in what is being seen as a shakeup at least, and even a demotion according to some reports out of the White House.
"It's good to see Republicans reacting to the political disaster that's unfolding before them," said Minnesota House Democratic caucus leader Zach Stephenson. "I wish they hadn't reacted to the human disaster that preceded it. It's good that people are taking action now, but it's a little too late."
All this happening after President Trump said Monday moning he had "a good call" with Walz and "a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey."
Both Walz and Frey are expected to meet with Homan Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Governor Walz's office says the President agreed to talk with the Department of Homeland Security about ensuring the Minnesota BCA could conduct impartial investigations of the Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti involving federal agents. Also during the call, the President reportedly agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.
Mayor Frey in a statement says he urged the President to end operation metro surge, and the the president agreed the present situation cannot continue.