Minnesotans push back against the surveillance state

By: Brian Martucci

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 1,246

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A Richfield woman who says the U.S. government punished her for acting as a lawful observer during Operation Metro Surge told her story on Capitol Hill recently. Her June 9 testimony came with a warning that the Trump administration’s efforts to quell dissent threaten otherwise law-abiding Americans.

Nicole Cleland said her expedited airport security screening privileges were revoked after a confrontation with officers of the Department of Homeland Security during the immigration crackdown earlier …

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