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White House border czar Tom Homan praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for working together on immigration enforcement, noting agreements such as prison-information sharing and a drawdown of federal agents as signs of progress despite differing views.
BBC live updates show President Trump accusing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of ‘playing with fire’ over the city’s stance on immigration as a federal operation unfolds in Minnesota; Frey says Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws, prompting Republican criticism and calls for de-escalation, while other threads include an attack on Ilhan Omar at a town hall, Ecuador condemning an ICE entry attempt at its Minneapolis consulate, and ongoing GOP debate over the administration’s immigration approach.
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and Minnesota officials including Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, expanding a DOJ inquiry into Minnesota's immigration enforcement crackdown and signaling potential new investigations, including into a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent.
The Washington Post Editorial Board argues that the DOJ’s move to subpoena Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey over their criticisms of the administration’s deportation efforts represents dangerous lawfare, while sanctuary policies are criticized as facilitating ICE’s reach into communities. The piece maintains that prosecuting elected officials for political speech would be misguided and stresses that law and order is a two-way street, with sanctuary policies, in their view, creating easy excuses for federal enforcement.
The Justice Department issued subpoenas to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of a criminal investigation alleging they impeded federal law enforcement in the state.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey to "grow up" and tone down rhetoric after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good, accusing state and local leaders of politicizing the incident and inflaming the public. Walz called the administration’s stance propaganda, while Frey criticized it as "bullshit" and demanded ICE distance itself from Minneapolis; Noem defended the administration’s approach, said investigators will examine Good’s history, and noted a potential partnership with locals only if cooperation continues.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey secured a third term despite being vulnerable, largely due to the far left's support for a radical challenger, Omar Fateh, which ultimately backfired as moderate voters favored Frey and his more centrist approach.
Jacob Frey won a third term as Minneapolis mayor, defeating a united challenge from his rivals, including progressive candidate Omar Fateh, whose democratic socialist platform was not enough to sway voters. Frey's victory suggests continued support for his moderate policies amid ongoing city challenges, including crime and economic recovery.
Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor in a ranked-choice voting election, defeating Omar Fateh with 50.03% of the vote in the final round, amid a record-high voter turnout. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, will serve a third term, while Fateh, a democratic socialist and Somali American, acknowledged the campaign's impact on the city's political narrative.
Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor, winning a third term after securing 50% of the vote in a record-high voter turnout, defeating challenger Omar Fateh who campaigned on increasing public services and police reform.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lost the Democratic party's endorsement for the upcoming November election to state Senator Omar Fateh, amid controversy over the delegate voting process at the party convention.
Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette has been nominated by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to serve as the city's next community safety commissioner. Barnette, who has a strong background in public safety and criminal justice, would be the first person of color to hold this position in Hennepin County. Frey praised Barnette's experience and ability to build partnerships, stating that he is uniquely qualified to lead a team and ensure the safety of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has issued an executive order instructing all city departments, including law enforcement, to deprioritize the enforcement of entheogenic plants, commonly known as psychedelics. The order states that the arrest or investigation of individuals involved in the planting, distribution, or use of these substances should be the lowest law enforcement priority. The order highlights the potential health benefits of entheogenic plants for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It also acknowledges the protected religious practices of certain groups. The order does not legalize unlawful activities related to these substances.