Ecuador’s Protest Against ICE Highlights Challenges of U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Sovereignty

In a recent incident that draws attention to the ongoing tensions between U.S. immigration enforcement and respect for international diplomacy, the Government of Ecuador has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against the United States. This follows the attempted unauthorized entry of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent into the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM local time when ICE officials tried to gain access to the consulate premises without permission. Ecuadorian consular staff refused entry, safeguarding the sanctity of their diplomatic mission and protecting Ecuadorian nationals present at the site. This firm stance...