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Minneapolis Mayor Demands ICE Exit Amid Protests

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement and urged ICE to leave the city.
He said ICE's presence in Minneapolis fuels chaos and distrust.
Frey called for local investigators to participate in the probe, citing 'deep mistrust' of federal agencies.
Protests erupted, and city leaders called for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
The incident has sparked national outrage and raised concerns about federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, abolished the National Origins Formula that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation led to increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, significantly altering the U.S. demographic landscape. Ongoing tensions between local governments and federal immigration enforcement, as seen in Minneapolis, reflect the act's enduring impact on community relations.

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Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement and urged ICE to leave the city.
He said ICE's presence in Minneapolis fuels chaos and distrust.
Frey called for local investigators to participate in the probe, citing 'deep mistrust' of federal agencies.
Protests erupted, and city leaders called for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
The incident has sparked national outrage and raised concerns about federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

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