Core Viewpoint - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is auditing employment records of Hennepin Healthcare and Mischief Toy Store, which local officials claim is a retaliatory action linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies in Minnesota [1][2]. Group 1: Company Responses - Hennepin Healthcare stated it provided records to comply with federal employment-eligibility laws after receiving a subpoena on January 8 [3]. - Mischief Toy Store, which employs five US citizens, has also complied with requests to examine its employee records [3]. Group 2: Allegations and Rebuttals - The request for documents at Mischief Toy Store followed a television appearance by a co-owner criticizing government immigration enforcement, although DHS denied any connection [4][5]. - DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin asserted that the investigation involving Mischief Toy Store is unrelated to the owners' political views [5]. Group 3: Context and Reactions - The audits occur amid increased tensions in Minnesota due to heightened federal immigration enforcement and recent violent incidents that have led to nationwide protests [6]. - A coalition of immigrant-rights groups has called for a national day of action, encouraging people to avoid schools, work, and shops to protest against ICE and DHS funding [7]. - Protests in Minneapolis have drawn large crowds, with notable public figures participating, indicating significant public unrest regarding immigration policies [8].