The Daily “A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed”: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis
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Jan 31, 2026 
Jacob Frey, mayor of Minneapolis and former attorney, leads the city through tense confrontations with federal agents. He discusses federal immigration operations, refusals to enforce federal law, concerns about civil liberties, community fear and protests, and the political and legal pressures facing local government.
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Federal Operation Feels Like An Invasion
- Jacob Frey says the federal deployment in Minneapolis feels like an invasion and must end.
- He argues federal agents should be drawn down entirely because the operation devastates communities.
Accept Targeted Federal Help On Crime
- Frey says federal and local law enforcement can cooperate on targeted crime work unrelated to immigration.
- He invites strategic, focused federal assistance aimed at violent criminals, not broad immigration sweeps.
Ignoring Court Orders Undermines The Republic
- Frey warns that ignoring court orders threatens the rule of law and the republic's foundations.
- He says municipalities must use the legal system as the battlefield, not force, to resolve conflicts with the federal government.