House Democrats have received private instructions from their leadership to stay away from MinnesotaHouse Democrats have received private instructions from their leadership to stay away from Minnesota where they might show support for anti-ICE protesters in what appears to be a radical departure from the party's previous position. However, a senior aide to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent an email to Democratic congressional offices on Monday urging lawmakers to stay in their own districts for safety concerns. The advice arrives as members of Congress face an increasingly dangerous threat environment, with recent assaults on lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources and does not support our colleagues, the city and state government, local law enforcement and most importantly the people of Minneapolis." Two staffers who received the message confirmed its authenticity, reports Axios.