Minneapolis Leaders Call for ICE Removal

In light of the Trump administration’s ongoing deportation efforts, leaders in the Minneapolis area have officially criticized federal immigration authorities. On Tuesday, the Hennepin County Management, Operations and Budget Committee unanimously passed a resolution seeking the removal of ICE personnel and resources from Minnesota.

“This decision was not taken lightly,” the seven-member committee stated.

As Committee Vice Chair Debbie Guettel explained, the proposal comes amid concerns over the anticipated arrival of an additional 1,000 ICE agents to the metropolitan area, which she described as the largest deployment of DHS resources in U.S. history.

The committee positioned the vote as a stand for resident rights. A final vote on the resolution is expected at the board’s meeting on January 27.

“We are standing alongside immigrant communities, protesters, and our neighboring states to challenge this unjust use of force,” Guettel stated.

This resolution follows President Trump’s announcement that his administration will begin withholding federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions starting February 1.

In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump said sanctuary cities hinder federal immigration enforcement, which he claims affects public safety. “It breeds fraud, crime, and various other issues. Therefore, we won’t support anyone who backs sanctuary policies,” he wrote.

Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security disclosed plans to deploy more federal agents in Minnesota to support immigration enforcement while facing off against protesters.

Minnesota has emerged as a focal point in the Trump administration’s deportation strategy, especially after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good during a car chase last week. Local officials have also initiated a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that law enforcement operations have involved racial profiling and excessive force.