Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Summary
Federal agents conducted a secret surveillance operation in Minneapolis targeting progressive groups, labor unions, and protesters against an immigration crackdown. The investigation, known as Operation Puppet Master, involved undercover agents attending meetings and monitoring activists, with some people later charged with obstructing federal actions.Key Facts
- Operation Puppet Master was a federal undercover surveillance program in Minneapolis earlier in 2024.
- The operation focused on progressive organizations, labor unions, and protesters opposing immigration enforcement.
- Federal agents infiltrated meetings in places like churches, schools, and parks.
- The investigation followed reports of actions such as blockades and throwing ice chunks during protests.
- The Department of Homeland Security collected information from activists, including financial records and attendance at events.
- A later related operation was called Project Whipple Shield.
- Defense lawyers argue these investigations were politically motivated and targeted peaceful protests.
- Government officials have not publicly commented on the existence or details of the investigations.
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