‘A Breaking Point’: The Minneapolis Police Chief on ICE
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara warned that a tragedy involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seemed inevitable just hours before a federal immigration officer fatally shot Renee Good in her car.
- In an interview, Chief O’Hara expressed concerns that President Trump’s campaign of mass deportation is eroding public trust in local police departments.
- Following the fatal ICE shooting, local officials in Minneapolis called for the removal of federal immigration forces from the city.
- The episode of The Daily podcast features Chief O’Hara discussing his experiences with ICE in Minneapolis and the broader implications for community-police relations.
- The incident has sparked significant local controversy and debate over the role of federal immigration enforcement within city limits.
