Minneapolis mayor denounces federal immigration raids, calling them unconstitutional and a threat to civil liberties.

Calling the deployment of more than 2,000 agents an unconstitutional overreach, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey denounced federal immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities, comparing them to a "invasion." He urged nonviolent protests to prevent escalation, warning that deploying active-duty soldiers—including 1,500 troops with Arctic training on standby—would be excessive and a violation of civil liberties. Daily protests, hotel closures, and a national discussion about federal overreach have resulted from the situation, while local leaders oppose cooperation and stand up for the rights of their constituents.