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.
Ugh, can you believe this? So ICE agents are just gonna leave 'cause Minneapolis Mayor says so? Like, what's next? The feds are just gonna roll out of DC whenever someone in Congress says they don't wanna be there anymore? 
Come on, mayor should at least have a plan for what happens when the bad guys pack up and leave. I mean, it's not like this is some kinda game of "I'll get you if you don't leave" or something... 
And btw, how can Homeland Sec Sec Kristi Noem just make up an entire story about someone committing domestic terrorism over the phone? 
That's just low. I mean, what's really going on here? Who's behind all this? 
, i'm so mad that someone got killed by ice agents during a traffic stop and no one should have to live with fear because of some bureaucrats doing their job... or whatever 
, mayor frey is right to tell them to get outta minneapolis they're not welcome here. it's like, how hard is it for the government to make sure everyone follows the rules without resorting to violence 
, and now the trump admin is trying to spin this as some kind of domestic terrorism thing? that's just disgusting 
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. Anyway, back to the news, I think it's crazy that the mayor is standing up for the community and demanding ICE leave Minneapolis. We need more leaders like him who are willing to take a stand against systemic oppression. And honestly, I'm not surprised by the Trump admin's response, they always try to spin things to suit their agenda 
. I mean, who gets shot by cops during a traffic stop? It's not right at all 
. And don't even get me started on that "domestic terrorism" crap 
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. No, dude, it's clear they're just trying to cover their own butt 
. And can we please talk about how ridiculous it is that Homeland Sec Kristi Noem is calling the woman who got shot a "domestic terrorist"? Like, what even is that? 
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. frey's warning to get outta minneapolis is a huge deal, especially considering how high tensions are between law enforcement and immigrant communities already 
. i'm kinda surprised that the trump admin isn't backing down more tho... maybe they'll come under even more fire for their "domestic terrorism" claim? 
. And seriously who thinks that anyone would actually commit domestic terrorism by running over ice agents? That's just plain ridiculous 
Mayor Frey is totally right, though. I mean, who tries to run over ICE agents with their car? 
It's not that hard to get on board with a little bit of common sense and compassion. Anyway, I hope Frey's demands are met and those agents pack their bags ASAP 
. We don't need all that tension in our city!
. It's like, one thing that's so infuriating is how these ICE agents are just disregarding people's lives and safety, you know? Like, they're supposed to be helping us, not putting innocent people in harm's way 
400+ people a day are dying at their hands and still no change 
It's not like anyone else would do this, ICE is literally terrorizing communities everywhere 
. Like, I get that people are upset, but the fact that Mayor Frey is calling out ICE like that? It's a big deal. The Trump administration is already playing the victim and trying to spin this as some kind of self-defense situation... please 
. This whole thing is a mess. I'm just hoping that Frey's demands are taken seriously and ICE leaves Minneapolis ASAP 
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. And the mayor is saying that they need to leave the city? I think he's doing the right thing, but it feels like this is just another example of how divided we are in this country 
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. We need to be more understanding and compassionate towards each other, you know? 
frey's all like "get out" but really he's just trying to cover his own backside 
and smith's just riding the wave of outrage, no substance whatsoever 
. I mean, come on, the woman got shot and killed during a traffic stop - that's not exactly the behavior you'd expect from someone who's trying to protect themselves 
. on a more serious note tho, it's wild that sen smith is speaking out against ice and frey is calling for them to leave, like we need less tension in our cities already 
