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Ocelot II

(128,561 posts)
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 05:08 PM 5 hrs ago

Looks like Minneapolis is telling ICE to fuck right off.

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/december/mayor-executive-order/

Today, Mayor Jacob Frey signed an Executive Order prohibiting federal, state, and local agencies from using any City-owned parking lots, ramps, garages, or vacant lots to stage civil immigration enforcement operations. The order also directs City staff to design a signage template for local businesses and property owners who want to show their support for immigrants and mark their property as off-limits for these activities.

Federal immigration authorities previously used municipal lots to stage operations in Chicago before the city issued a similar executive order, and community members in Minneapolis have recommended that Mayor Frey ensure the same does not happen here.

The mayor’s order comes after recent credible media reports outlining the Trump administration’s plans to target Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities. The mayor has been clear: Minneapolis will not waver in its commitment to protect the rights and safety of all people, regardless of immigration status.

“Minneapolis is — and will remain — a city that stands up for our residents,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. “City parking lots need to be used for City purposes, which do not include civil immigration enforcement. There’s no place in our Minneapolis for fear-based tactics or operations that undermine community trust. This Executive Order makes it clear: City parking lots, ramps, garages, and vacant lots cannot and will not be used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations.”
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Looks like Minneapolis is telling ICE to fuck right off. (Original Post) Ocelot II 5 hrs ago OP
An example for other cities and localities. Make ICE abide by the laws..peacefully Deuxcents 5 hrs ago #1
Good for Minneapolis! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #2
So Wonderful to see... TY! Cha 4 hrs ago #3
All communities must do this. Kudos Minneapolis 😃 Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #4
Go Minneapolis! Wild blueberry 4 hrs ago #5
AWSOME!!! Buddyzbuddy 3 hrs ago #6
How far from the coast can ICE invade? Hassler 3 hrs ago #7
Since 2/3 of the US is 100 miles from a border MadameButterfly 2 hrs ago #10
Minneapolis is using the Chicago playbook. Good on them. ancianita 2 hrs ago #8
I wonder if/when the motel/hotel chains will stop accommodating them. Gore1FL 2 hrs ago #9
We are learning from every invasion from the feds proud patriot 1 hr ago #11

Hassler

(4,693 posts)
7. How far from the coast can ICE invade?
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 06:59 PM
3 hrs ago

Minneapolis is at least 100 miles from Lake Superior. More like 130 to Duluth. Or is the Mississippi River part of our coastline? Or is ICE free to roam anywhere?

MadameButterfly

(3,686 posts)
10. Since 2/3 of the US is 100 miles from a border
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 08:17 PM
2 hrs ago

they had to try hard to break this rule. I think the only place ICE should legally be allowed to operate in Minnesota is airports.

Gore1FL

(22,787 posts)
9. I wonder if/when the motel/hotel chains will stop accommodating them.
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 08:01 PM
2 hrs ago

That would be a game changer, I would think.

proud patriot

(102,327 posts)
11. We are learning from every invasion from the feds
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:44 PM
1 hr ago

each new city takes the lessons learned and puts it into action to protect citizens

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