
Here & Now Anytime Minneapolis mayor calls for 'peace and order,' and ICE out of city
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Jan 19, 2026 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discusses the city's unrest following federal immigration enforcement and an ICE killing, emphasizing community support and the need for peace. Julian Borger from The Guardian analyzes President Trump’s proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, highlighting its vagueness and geopolitical challenges. Andrew Lawrence critiques how Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is being misappropriated, calling out selective quoting and urging a reclamation of King’s full impact on civil rights.
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Mayor Reacts To Local Killing
- Jacob Frey described seeing the video of Renee Macklin Good's killing just before his press conference.
- He said he dropped an F-bomb and contrasted that to ICE killing somebody in the city.
Call For De-escalation
- Jacob Frey urged federal forces to leave to reduce escalation and restore peace.
- He said removing ICE and troops would be the easiest way to achieve peace and order.
Board Emphasizes Control Over Details
- Julian Borger noted the Board of Peace charter centers power in Donald Trump as chairman.
- He observed the charter is vague about Gaza and focuses on organizational control rather than concrete peace plans.

