Federal surveillance operation targeted progressive groups, unions in Minnesota, documents show

Federal agents conducted secret surveillance on progressive groups and protesters in Minneapolis during Trump's immigration crackdown, according to recently revealed court documents. These actions were part of two investigations named "Operation Puppet Master" and "Project Whipple Shield." This surveillance raises significant concerns about government monitoring of political activism and the implications for civil liberties. The revelations come amid ongoing debates about government oversight and the balance between national security and individual freedoms.