A recent ICE operation in St. Paul has incited significant community backlash as federal agents conducted a raid at a local textile plant, Bro-Tex, resulting in 14 arrests, including a Honduran immigrant. The raid drew crowds of protesters who clashed with local police and federal agents, raising questions about the use of force and press freedom. Eyewitness accounts reported chaotic scenes as law enforcement deployed tear gas and pepper spray against demonstrators. St. Paul officials, including the mayor and city council, have called for investigations into police conduct during the operation, while residents expressed shock at the aggressive presence of federal agents in their neighborhood. Governor Walz commented on the lack of notification from federal authorities prior to the operation, further complicating the situation.