St. Peter police chief prevents federal agents from arresting resident
Jan 30, 2026·Location: St. Peter, MN
The police chief of St. Peter intervened with federal agents to prevent the detention of a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions. This intervention by local police in Minnesota occurred during ICE and border patrol operations in the state.
Sources
- St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say
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- St. Peter [Minnesota] police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
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