‘Double Standard Phenomena’: ICE defends arrest of 5-year old in Minneapolis; slams media coverage

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) defended its actions after detaining a 5‑year‑old boy in Minneapolis with his father, dismissing critics and calling media coverage misleading amid intense backlash. School officials say the child was used to lure adults during an ICE operation, while DHS and ICE officials insist the boy was not targeted and focus blame on his father fleeing federal agents. The incident has sparked protests, political condemnation and debates over immigration enforcement tactics, with local leaders accusing ICE of overreach.