The guidance marks a shift away from the broader approach used in recent weeks as the Trump administration expanded immigration enforcement across the Minneapolis–St. The new rules follow the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, both U.S. citizens killed in separate encounters involving federal immigration officers this month in Minneapolis. Their deaths fueled large protests and drew intensified attention to how federal agents conduct arrests, particularly around demonstrations and public spaces. Reuters reported that the memo instructs officers to avoid unnecessary interactions with protesters and to give commands through megaphones rather than engage in close contact. President Donald Trump has said his administration intends to “de-escalate a little bit” in Minnesota following the two deaths, while continuing immigration enforcement.