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When Federal Enforcement Threatens Innocent Families: The Dangerous Fallout of Minneapolis Crackdowns

By Economics Desk | January 17, 2026

A Minneapolis family caught between federal officers and protesters suffered tear gas exposure inside their vehicle—an alarming example of law enforcement overreach putting innocent Americans at risk.

In a shocking display of federal overreach, the Jackson family of Minneapolis found themselves the unintended victims of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. After attending a local basketball game, their family SUV was engulfed with tear gas when federal agents rolled a canister directly beneath their vehicle, exposing six children—including a 6-month-old infant—to toxic fumes.This incident is not an isolated accident but a symptom of the Trump administration’s largest immigration crackdown that has spilled beyond targeted suspects to sweep up innocent bystanders. As families are treated like obstacles in law enforcement's path, questions arise: How long will Washington allow such careless...

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