A chaotic federal raid in south Minneapolis was met with community unrest earlier this week.

The incident, which local leaders say was connected to "drugs and money laundering," spurred questions about optics as the federal agents busted a Mexican restaurant on Lake Street. Protesters thought it was an immigration takedown .

During the raid, uniforms identified the agents as members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. But many of them wouldn't let their true identity be shown, as they covered their faces with mask. It's a common sight across the country as the Department of Homeland Security cracks down on illegal immigration.

Critics say the move stokes fear.

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