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Minneapolis Mayor Demands End to Federal Immigration Crackdown

1/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the federal immigration crackdown.
Frey criticized the operation for causing unrest and violence, citing fatal shootings by federal agents.
He said federal agents must leave Minneapolis and that the city will not participate in unconstitutional arrests.
Activism against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified as residents oppose violence, and opinion shifts after nurse Alex Pretti's shooting.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, abolished discriminatory national origin quotas that had governed U.S. immigration since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, with over 1 million immigrants arriving annually by the 1990s. Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s stance against federal enforcement highlights ongoing immigration tensions and community safety concerns.

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Story summary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the federal immigration crackdown.
Frey criticized the operation for causing unrest and violence, citing fatal shootings by federal agents.
He said federal agents must leave Minneapolis and that the city will not participate in unconstitutional arrests.
Activism against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified as residents oppose violence, and opinion shifts after nurse Alex Pretti's shooting.

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