Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has openly reaffirmed that his city does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, even as the Biden administrations border crisis continues to spill into American communities.
According to The Post Millennial, Frey issued the declaration after a meeting with border czar Tom Homan, whom President Donald Trump dispatched to Minnesota to address public safety concerns. Frey stated, Today, Chief O'Hara and I met with Border Czar Homan and had a productive conversation. I reiterated that my main ask is for Operation Metro Surge to end as quickly as possible. Public safety works best when it's built on community trust, not tactics that create fear or division.
Frey further claimed that federal enforcement efforts were harming the city, insisting that local priorities should override immigration law cooperation. I shared with Mr. Homan the serious negative impacts this operation has had on Minneapolis and surrounding communities, as well as the strain it has placed on our local police officers, he said.
He continued by underscoring his refusal to assist federal authorities on immigration matters, a stance long favored by progressive sanctuary city advocates. I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe. City leaders will continue to stay in conversation with Mr. Homan and his team.
President Trump, by contrast, emphasized cooperation and law and order, noting constructive talks with both state and local leaders. He wrote, I just had a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis. Lots of progress is being made. Tom Homan will be meeting with him tomorrow in order to continue the discussion.
Trump had already announced that he would be sending Homan to Minnesota tonight, signaling a federal push to restore control where local officials resist enforcement. He also said that he had a conversation with Governor Tim Walz, and that the two seemed to be on a similar wavelength, suggesting that, despite Freys defiance, there remains room for alignment on public safety and border security.
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