Minneapolis Mayor Warns ICE Crackdown Will Violate Rights of Somali Community

Concerns Over ICE Operations

• 🎯 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed strong concerns about reports of an impending ICE operation targeting the Somali community in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
• ⚠️ Frey stated that he believes ICE agents will inevitably violate constitutional rights during this operation.
• ⚖️ He emphasized that the vast majority of the Somali population in Minnesota are US citizens, not undocumented immigrants.

Potential for Rights Violations

• 🚨 The mayor anticipates that ICE will make significant mistakes, potentially violating habeas corpus and infringing upon the rights of American citizens.
• 📜 Frey criticized the notion of holding entire communities accountable for the actions of a few individuals, regardless of their background.

Upholding Due Process

• 🏛️ He stressed the importance of the US justice system and its reliance on due process and the Constitution.
• 🚫 Frey argued that the Constitution cannot be disregarded simply because it is inconvenient or targets specific groups.
• ✊ The city of Minneapolis and its police department are expected to take actions to protect residents and hold ICE accountable if laws are broken.