Federal agents conducted surveillance on progressive groups and protesters in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts, according to court documents filed on August 14, 2026. The documents, which include a 26-page motion submitted in federal court in Minnesota, describe two investigations named 'Operation Puppet Master' and 'Project Whipple Shield.' Officials stated these operations were intended to monitor activities related to immigration enforcement.
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Federal agents monitored progressive groups in Minnesota during Trump administration
Court documents reveal that federal agents monitored progressive groups and protesters in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The surveillance was part of two investigations, 'Operation Puppet Master' and 'Project Whipple Shield,' aimed at tracking related activities.
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