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By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source EMO \u2014 Rainy River First Nations members are advised to \u201cbe careful\u201d in their movements south of the Canada-U.S. border saying they’ve heard reports of Indigenous people being harassed and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A notice posted on social media advises members that they \u201chave every right to travel and live (on) either side of the border.\u201d But when in Minnesota, the notice continues, First Nation members should carry their Indian status card or Canadian passport with them at all times. Further, they are advised to contact Rainy River Chief Jim Leonard immediately if they run into trouble. \u201cIt has come to our attention that Status First Nations people are currently being targeted, assaulted and detained\u201d by… <\/p>\n

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By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source EMO \u2014 Rainy River First Nations members are advised to \u201cbe careful\u201d in their movements south of the Canada-U.S. border saying they’ve heard reports of Indigenous people being harassed and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A notice posted on social media advises members that they \u201chave every right to travel and live (on) either side of the border.\u201d But when in Minnesota, the notice continues, First Nation members should carry their Indian status card or Canadian passport with them at all times. Further, they are advised to contact Rainy River Chief Jim Leonard immediately if they run into trouble. \u201cIt has come to our attention that Status First Nations people are currently being targeted, assaulted and detained\u201d by... <\/p>\n

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