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Daniel Rosen, Minnesota’s US attorney won confirmation in part on strength of Jewish leadership
Rosen’s personal position on what’s happening in Minnesota is unknown. But prior to the ICE surge, he said that “prosecution of violent hate crimes is certainly at the highest level of priority."
Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE
Minnesota man accused of posing as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione from Brooklyn jail
A church was targeted in name of justice. Jews know where that leads - opinion
Are the US racial protests similar to the Arab Spring?
The US case was a human rights issue, which aimed at social reforms, whereas in Tunisia, for instance, the uprising in 2011 demanded political, economic and social change.
Minneapolis Jews care for a city in turmoil, giving aid and cleaning
“I’ve always been informed by the Jewish ethic to go where I’m needed."
Wife of disgraced cop in George Floyd's death files for divorce
"Her utmost sympathy lies with [Floyd's] family, with his loved ones and with everyone who is grieving this tragedy," the statement read.
Jewish mayor of Minneapolis takes center stage amid violent US protests
Frey, a Jewish former civil rights and employment attorney and city council member, has been in power for two years, with his political future potentially hinging on his response to Floyd's death.
Minneapolis rioters set buildings ablaze, grocer pleads to save stores
"It's heartbreaking, just heartbreaking. We are on our own to protect our businesses. We don't have a choice."
Trump says military could respond quickly to Minneapolis unrest
US President Donald Trump said the military could deploy troops to Minneapolis "very quickly" to respond to violent protests in the aftermath of a police killing of an unarmed black man.
Protesters gather in Tel Aviv against police racism
The Center for Racism Victims called on police to stop the racist incitement that leads to murder.
Trump: Protesters would have met 'vicious dogs' if White House breached
Floyd's death on Monday in Minneapolis has sparked demonstrations, some of them violent, in many cities across the nation, including one in Washington on Friday.
Detroit man shot dead as 'I can't breathe' protests spread across America
"The only way we get what we really want is through non-violence," Bernice King said in her father's hometown. "Let's do this the non-violent way to deal with the evil of our time."
Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests
A former civil rights and employment attorney, Frey's political future may hinge on his handling of Floyd's death and its violent aftermath.