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Minneapolis Bans ICE Use of City Properties Amid Somali Fear

12/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order December 4, 2025 prohibiting law enforcement from using city-owned properties for immigration enforcement.
The move follows Somali anxiety after U.S. President Donald Trump disparaged Somali immigrants and a new ICE operation targeted undocumented people.
Some Somali residents carry identification out of fear, though most are citizens or legal residents.
Frey emphasized that the actions of a few should not punish the entire community.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had restricted immigration since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Africa, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape. Mayor Jacob Frey's recent executive order reflects ongoing debates about immigration enforcement, influenced by historical tensions and recent political rhetoric.

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Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order December 4, 2025 prohibiting law enforcement from using city-owned properties for immigration enforcement.
The move follows Somali anxiety after U.S. President Donald Trump disparaged Somali immigrants and a new ICE operation targeted undocumented people.
Some Somali residents carry identification out of fear, though most are citizens or legal residents.
Frey emphasized that the actions of a few should not punish the entire community.

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