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Minneapolis Immigration Tensions Persist Despite ICE Reductions

2/5/2026

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Father Jim Cassidy, a local priest, says tensions over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis remain high, doubting improvements after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
The Trump administration announced a partial withdrawal of 700 ICE officers, leaving 2,000, to ease community fears.
Governor Tim Walz welcomed the move as a positive step, while urging a larger reduction.
Community leaders continue to voice concerns about safety and immigrant trust.

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Father Jim Cassidy, a local priest, says tensions over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis remain high, doubting improvements after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
The Trump administration announced a partial withdrawal of 700 ICE officers, leaving 2,000, to ease community fears.
Governor Tim Walz welcomed the move as a positive step, while urging a larger reduction.
Community leaders continue to voice concerns about safety and immigrant trust.