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Mayor Addresses Rising ICE Activity Amid Tensions

1/23/2026

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On January 23, 2026, the Mayor and his team held a briefing on increased ICE activity.
The report cited ICE agents near Target.
The briefing noted federal presence at a school and a bomb threat at a university.
The police chief joined the briefing via video link.
Officials noted heightened tensions, including ICE outside a colleague's home, and the city planned to return seized vehicles to their owners for free.

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Story summary

On January 23, 2026, the Mayor and his team held a briefing on increased ICE activity.
The report cited ICE agents near Target.
The briefing noted federal presence at a school and a bomb threat at a university.
The police chief joined the briefing via video link.
Officials noted heightened tensions, including ICE outside a colleague's home, and the city planned to return seized vehicles to their owners for free.