Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has issued an ultimatum to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, demanding they leave the city immediately following a fatal shooting of a woman in her vehicle during an ICE operation on Wednesday.
Frey's statement came as a result of an incident where an ICE agent fatally shot a woman who was driving by. The mayor claimed that such actions are "unacceptable" and demanded that ICE leave Minneapolis forthwith.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage among local residents, many of whom have expressed their opposition to the presence of ICE in the city. Frey's call for ICE to depart is seen as a significant escalation in the tensions between the city and federal immigration authorities.
ICE officials have refused to comment on whether they will comply with the mayor's demands. However, this move by Frey has been praised by local activists who have long protested against the presence of ICE in Minneapolis, arguing that it creates a hostile environment for immigrant communities.
The incident highlights the deep-seated divisions between cities and federal authorities over immigration policies, with some mayors increasingly taking steps to limit or expel the presence of certain law enforcement agencies.
Frey's statement came as a result of an incident where an ICE agent fatally shot a woman who was driving by. The mayor claimed that such actions are "unacceptable" and demanded that ICE leave Minneapolis forthwith.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage among local residents, many of whom have expressed their opposition to the presence of ICE in the city. Frey's call for ICE to depart is seen as a significant escalation in the tensions between the city and federal immigration authorities.
ICE officials have refused to comment on whether they will comply with the mayor's demands. However, this move by Frey has been praised by local activists who have long protested against the presence of ICE in Minneapolis, arguing that it creates a hostile environment for immigrant communities.
The incident highlights the deep-seated divisions between cities and federal authorities over immigration policies, with some mayors increasingly taking steps to limit or expel the presence of certain law enforcement agencies.
. It's also worth noting that the tension between local governments and federal authorities on immigration policies has been escalating in recent years, and Frey's decision may mark a turning point in this narrative 
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. Minneapolis sounds like a super chill city and I can imagine how messed up it must be for the community to have to deal with this kind of thing all the time. I feel bad for the woman who was killed in that incident, and for her family 
. It's weird to think about, but maybe this is what some people mean by "tough love" - forcing them out because they're not welcome anymore? IDK, just feels like a lot of unnecessary drama to me 
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... but at the same time, can't we all just talk about these issues instead of resorting to ultimatums? 
anyway, i hope that frey can find a way to resolve this without, you know, making things worse 
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... I mean, can't he just chill? 
That's some crazy stuff. 
And I get why locals are all upset, it's just not right. 
But Frey's ultimatum thing is kinda extreme... I mean, can't they just have a nice cup of tea and talk things out or something? 
️... but on the other hand, maybe he's doing the right thing to protect his city's residents? 
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. It's like, one minute you're living your life, the next you're being detained or deported without any notice or due process 
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. It's time for cities to take control of their own borders and make decisions that benefit the people living here, not just the federal government 
️. We need more mayors like Jacob Frey who are willing to speak out against injustice and protect vulnerable communities 
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. I mean, who dies in their car because some ICE agent was messing around? It's just crazy 
. But you know what the bigger problem is? It's not just about Minneapolis or one specific incident... it's about how this stuff happens everywhere, and nobody says anything 
. I feel like we need some serious change in our country, you know? We can't just keep ignoring the fact that these agencies are hurting people 
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And now the mayor is basically telling them to bug off? That's some serious balls, but at the same time, can't blame the guy for standing up for his city. I get why the activists are all about it too - ICE just creates this toxic atmosphere that's not good for anyone.
), we used to have these super strict immigration laws and still manage to be a pretty welcoming country. Nowadays, it feels like everyone's trying to outdo each other with how tough they are on immigrants. Newsflash: that's not going to solve anything!
I mean, I get that they're trying to enforce laws and all, but do they really need to be here causing all this tension? It's not like Minneapolis is some kind of sanctuary city or anything. And now the mayor's giving them an ultimatum, demanding they leave ASAP...it's just gonna make things worse, you know? 
frey's not afraid to speak up and that's something we should all be supporting 
can't wait to see this trend blow up 
because it's just so unacceptable that they had to do that. i mean, who does that? it's not like she was even trying anything bad, just driving by 
and suddenly boom, shot. and now the whole city is upset about it 
and some people are saying maybe we shouldn't have all these ice agents around in the first place, you know?
... Minneapolis is just another example of how a single incident can spark a whole lot of resistance. I mean, who wants an agent with a gun showing up at their doorstep every five seconds? It's like, can't they just chill for once? The mayor might be overreacting just a bit (imo), but at the same time, it's hard not to agree that ICE is generally a super problematic presence in these communities. We need some more cities speaking out and setting boundaries with these federal agencies before someone gets hurt again 
it's outrageous and we need more people like Mayor Frey standing up for what's right 
It just goes to show that even small actions can lead to big changes. And who knows, maybe this will be the start of a bigger movement to protect immigrant communities across the country 