Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has issued a stark warning to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, demanding they leave the city immediately after a woman was fatally shot by agents during a traffic stop. The incident, which took place in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked widespread outrage.
Frey's statement, which included a direct warning to ICE agents to "get the f**k out of Minneapolis," reflects his growing frustration with the agency's presence in the city. He condemned the shooting as a clear example of how the agency is failing to uphold its stated mission to prioritize public safety.
"We do not want you here," Frey said, emphasizing that the agency's actions were "doing the exact opposite" of their intended purpose. His comments were echoed by Senator Tina Smith, who described the situation as "volatile" and called for ICE to leave the city in order to prevent further harm.
The incident has drawn fire from the Trump administration's inner circle, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller accusing Sen. Smith and other Democrats of giving "aid and comfort to domestic terrorists." In response, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that the deceased woman had committed an "act of domestic terrorism" by attempting to run over ICE agents.
However, Mayor Frey dismissed this characterization as a "massive lie," arguing that the agency's actions were reckless and resulted in the tragic loss of life. He accused the Trump administration of trying to spin the incident as a self-defense situation, but emphasized that it was, in fact, an agent who recklessly used their power, resulting in someone getting killed.
Frey's call for ICE to leave Minneapolis comes at a time when tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities are already high. The city has been grappling with issues of police accountability and racial justice in recent years, and the presence of ICE agents is seen by many as a symbol of systemic oppression and marginalization.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Frey's demands will be met, or if the Trump administration will continue to push back against efforts to restrict ICE's presence in Minneapolis.
Frey's statement, which included a direct warning to ICE agents to "get the f**k out of Minneapolis," reflects his growing frustration with the agency's presence in the city. He condemned the shooting as a clear example of how the agency is failing to uphold its stated mission to prioritize public safety.
"We do not want you here," Frey said, emphasizing that the agency's actions were "doing the exact opposite" of their intended purpose. His comments were echoed by Senator Tina Smith, who described the situation as "volatile" and called for ICE to leave the city in order to prevent further harm.
The incident has drawn fire from the Trump administration's inner circle, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller accusing Sen. Smith and other Democrats of giving "aid and comfort to domestic terrorists." In response, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that the deceased woman had committed an "act of domestic terrorism" by attempting to run over ICE agents.
However, Mayor Frey dismissed this characterization as a "massive lie," arguing that the agency's actions were reckless and resulted in the tragic loss of life. He accused the Trump administration of trying to spin the incident as a self-defense situation, but emphasized that it was, in fact, an agent who recklessly used their power, resulting in someone getting killed.
Frey's call for ICE to leave Minneapolis comes at a time when tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities are already high. The city has been grappling with issues of police accountability and racial justice in recent years, and the presence of ICE agents is seen by many as a symbol of systemic oppression and marginalization.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Frey's demands will be met, or if the Trump administration will continue to push back against efforts to restrict ICE's presence in Minneapolis.