Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey told ICE to leave his city. Trump doubled down instead
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly condemned federal ICE agents after the fatal shooting of a Minnesota protester, telling them to "get the f**k out of Minneapolis," which heightened tensions amid a federal immigration crackdown in the city.
- The Trump administration has escalated its immigration enforcement in Minnesota, planning to send an additional 1,000 agents and threatening to deploy troops under the Insurrection Act if local leaders do not curb protests.
- Frey and Minnesota officials have responded with a lawsuit accusing federal agents of warrantless arrests and excessive force, while Frey has maintained a strong media presence advocating for peaceful protest and criticizing federal actions.
- Public opinion polls indicate growing opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, with a majority viewing
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