Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has declared that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to create "chaos and disruption" in the city by increasing its military presence. In an effort to protect his community, Frey has stated that Minneapolis will not cooperate with ICE's demands to deploy additional agents into local jails and prisons.
Frey believes that ICE's true intention is not to increase public safety, but rather to intimidate and disrupt immigrant communities. He emphasized the importance of maintaining trust between local authorities and the federal government, stating that past administrations successfully built relationships with mayors, chiefs, and sheriffs across the country.
The mayor also dismissed claims made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that Renee Good's actions leading up to her shooting were an "act of domestic terrorism." Frey countered that such narratives are often used to justify aggressive federal actions and undermine trust in local communities.
In contrast to protests that have taken place since the killing, Frey noted that these demonstrations do not resemble the violent outbursts seen in 2020 following George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police. Instead, he observed that protesters are carefully considering how they respond to ICE's actions, aiming to avoid escalating tensions and ensure a more peaceful resolution.
The mayor's stance on ICE comes after the Trump administration surged approximately 2,000 federal immigration agents into the Twin Cities area as part of an immigration crackdown. Frey has repeatedly called for ICE to leave Minneapolis, citing mistrust between federal authorities and local residents and municipalities.
Frey believes that ICE's true intention is not to increase public safety, but rather to intimidate and disrupt immigrant communities. He emphasized the importance of maintaining trust between local authorities and the federal government, stating that past administrations successfully built relationships with mayors, chiefs, and sheriffs across the country.
The mayor also dismissed claims made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that Renee Good's actions leading up to her shooting were an "act of domestic terrorism." Frey countered that such narratives are often used to justify aggressive federal actions and undermine trust in local communities.
In contrast to protests that have taken place since the killing, Frey noted that these demonstrations do not resemble the violent outbursts seen in 2020 following George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police. Instead, he observed that protesters are carefully considering how they respond to ICE's actions, aiming to avoid escalating tensions and ensure a more peaceful resolution.
The mayor's stance on ICE comes after the Trump administration surged approximately 2,000 federal immigration agents into the Twin Cities area as part of an immigration crackdown. Frey has repeatedly called for ICE to leave Minneapolis, citing mistrust between federal authorities and local residents and municipalities.
It's all so confusing... On one hand, I think Mayor Frey is being super reasonable and cautious, but on the other hand, isn't he just giving ICE an excuse to do whatever they want? 
And what about Renee Good's actions? Did she really seem like someone who'd commit "domestic terrorism"? 
I don't know... can we just have a calm and respectful conversation about this instead of resorting to labeling people as terrorists? 
what's good for the community is keeping trust with local authorities not giving in to some politicians' demands 
. It's crazy how politicians can twist narratives like that about Renee Good's actions. I think we gotta remember that people are complex and their stories ain't always black & white. Before jumping to conclusions, we should be tryin' to understand the root causes of these tensions. Our mayor is right on point in sayin' that we need trust between local authorities & the federal gov't. It's like when you're tryin' to have a convo with someone who ain't listenin', you gotta speak up & set boundaries 
. We can't let fear & mistrust dictate our actions, or else we'll never get to the bottom of these issues. We need to keep calm, stay informed, and keep showin' up for each other 
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ICE is already scaring immigrants half to death with their raids and deportations. It's so heartbreaking to see families torn apart over something as ridiculous as immigration status 
Mayor Frey's right, they're not here to make our community safer, but to bully and intimidate us 
I'm also really proud of how peaceful the protests have been 
Can we get some more mayors like him who actually care about their communities? 
... I mean, who benefits from this chaos? Not us, that's for sure. I'm glad Mayor Frey is standing firm against their demands, but at the same time, it's hard not to feel like we're just setting ourselves up for more problems down the line. Those protesters might be careful about how they respond, but what's to say ICE won't take things further and start making life even harder for us? It's a delicate balance between standing up to them and keeping our communities safe... I don't know, man 
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. And what's with the "chaos and disruption" hype? Sounds like a fancy way of saying they wanna stir up trouble and make life harder for immigrants already struggling to make ends meet 
. I'm not buying it, Mayor Frey is right on this one 
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. Minneapolis is standing firm against ICE, and I think that's awesome 
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. I mean, who needs more agents causing chaos and disruption in our communities? 
Not me, that's for sure 
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. It's time to have a real conversation about immigration and public safety, not just parrot what the feds are telling us 
. Frey's call for ICE to leave Minneapolis is long overdue, though – we've seen what happens when federal authorities try to muscle in on local control 
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. We can learn a lot from how the Floyd protests were organized and peaceful, even in the face of intense provocation 
. Maybe instead of demonizing protesters, we should be studying how to build trust and have more constructive conversations about immigration policies 
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he's not afraid to speak truth to power and prioritize his community's safety. I think it's crazy how some people try to spin this as an "act of terrorism" - like, what even is that? 
, he's all about keeping the community safe and building trust with local authorities. It's cool how he's not falling for that "domestic terrorism" narrative either 
... it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out 
Minneapolis mayor jacob frey is on point tho 
by standin up 2 these demands he's showin us all what it means 2 protect our neighborhoods. i also love how he's not buyin into the domestic terrorism narrative - lets focus on buildin trust, not spreadin hate 
we need more leaders like frey who put ppl over politics.
. seriously tho Frey's stance on this is so solid he's not afraid to speak truth to power, even if it means ruffling some feathers (or should i say deporting some people lol). and btw noem's attempt to spin Renee Good's actions as domestic terrorism is a total fail - like come on dude we're not buying it. Frey's right that these protests are being handled with care, unlike those violent rioters from 2020 who totally had no regard for human life (sarcasm alert). anyway gotta respect Frey for standing up to the feds and keeping his city safe from unnecessary drama 
. It's crazy how some ppl think they can just deploy military presence & expect no pushback, but here's a mayor who's not having it