Minnesota protests after migrants' deaths

For several weeks in a row, Minnesota became the center of mass protests that began after the deaths of migrants during immigration enforcement operations. The demonstrations escalated into clashes with federal agents and highlighted deep divisions between the Washington government and local authorities. In her report, journalist Anna Ivanova examines the reasons behind the scale of the protests, their place in the chain of crises over recent decades, and possible historical parallels.

Context

Mass protests against immigration operations in the US have intensified in recent years, particularly due to the tightening of legislative policies on border crossing.