Overview
- Two Richfield Target employees were detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 during an immigration operation captured on bystander video, and both were later released.
- State Rep. Mike Howard says both workers are U.S. citizens and suffered injuries, with one heard shouting “I’m a U.S. citizen” while being dragged by agents.
- DHS and CBP say a U.S. citizen was arrested for assaulting federal officers during the encounter, describing resistance after agents questioned immigration status.
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed a lawsuit against DHS leaders alleging constitutional overreach in recent enforcement actions.
- Protesters are pressing Target to post private‑area signage, train staff, and limit agent access without a judge‑signed warrant as the company issues internal guidance but no detailed public policy change.