DHS Official Criticizes Minneapolis Mayor's Stance on Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

Minneapolis Mayor's Immigration Policy

• 🎯 Mayor Jacob Frey's refusal to enforce federal immigration laws is described as a "step in the wrong direction" by DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
• 🤝 McLaughlin references a past productive conversation between Governor Walls and President Trump regarding state and local cooperation.
• ⚠️ An incident where rioters destroyed a hotel, suspecting ICE and CBP officers were present, is cited as an example where state and local law enforcement did step in and make arrests.

Calls for Cooperation and Support

• ⛓️ The DHS is requesting state and local cooperation to allow ICE to take custody of "criminal legal aliens" from jails after they serve their time, preventing their release back into communities.
• 🛡️ President Trump is also asking for backup for law enforcement officers facing assault, obstruction, or other federal crimes.
• 📊 Last year, 470 "criminal legal aliens" were released from Minnesota jails, and currently, 1,360 are in Minnesota jails, highlighting the DHS's goal to prevent such releases.

Investigation into Alex Prey's Death

• 🔍 Homeland Security investigators are leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Prey, with the FBI providing support and CBP conducting an internal review.
• 🙏 McLaughlin expresses prayers for Alex Prey's family and emphasizes the need for answers with utmost transparency.
• 🗣️ Regarding the administration's previous description of Prey as a "domestic terrorist," McLaughlin states that initial statements were made after a chaotic scene and that the investigation is crucial to obtaining accurate facts.
• ⚖️ She reiterates that the investigation must lead the way to ensure true and accurate information comes to light.