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As the immigration crackdown began in Minnesota in December, Andrew Mercado, a U.S. Army veteran and former Trump supporter who says his politics now veer center-left, joined independent journalists and others who tracked and recorded the activities of ICE agents.
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As immigration crackdown began in Minnesota in December Andrew Mercado a US Army veteran and former Trump supporter joined independent journalists and others who tracked and recorded activities of ICE agents
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{
    "time": "December",
    "person": "Andrew Mercado",
    "activity": "tracked and recorded the activities of ICE agents",
    "location": "Minnesota",
    "affiliation": "U.S. Army veteran",
    "political_stance": "former Trump supporter"
}
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Veteran Journalism Immigration
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 2:03 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 2:03 AM (6 months ago)

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Military Veterans Protesting ICE See Crackdown Through Different Lens
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/minnesota-immigration-protest-veterans.html

Veterans in Minnesota are protesting the federal immigration crackdown, viewing it through the lens of their military experience. They are concerned about the tactics used by ICE agents and feel a sense of duty to protect the country. The article highlights their perspectives and actions.

Immigration Veterans Protests ICE Minnesota Politics Law Enforcement Trump Administration

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