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A county prosecutor charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing a gun at people on a Minneapolis highway.
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A county prosecutor has charged an ICE agent with assault after the agent allegedly pointed a gun at people on a Minneapolis highway. The charges stem from an incident where the agent's actions on a public road led to legal action by local authorities. This development highlights potential tensions between federal law enforcement operations and local jurisdiction over alleged misconduct. The case will proceed through the local court system, focusing on the agent's specific actions during the incident.
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