Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced on Tuesday that he would not cooperate with federal officials for the implementation of the law on deportations of illegal immigrants.
During the first weekend of the second term of President Donald Trump, Federal Agents of Immigration and Customs Execution (ICE) and their partners were guided National environment of more than 1,200 illegal immigrants who have been accused or convicted of committing crimes on US soil.
“I want to talk directly to people who are unfathomable: we love you. We take care of you,” Frey said, Democrat, at a press conference. “IN City of MinneapolisWe will advocate for you and we will do everything in our power to help because you are not an alien; In our city you are a neighbor. ”
Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced on Tuesday that he would oppose the federal policy of deportation of illegal immigrants. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune by AP, File)
“Now, in Minneapolis we have what is called the Separation Regulations,” Frey continued, explaining his legal strategy to avoid deportations. “And that division rulebook makes it clear that our city officials, our police officers will not gather information that shows who is not documented.”
“We do not ask a question regarding immigration status and, since we have not asked the question, we have no information that would show the status of documentation in our city,” the mayor said.
“Our police will not cooperate with the federal implementation of the Federal Immigration Law on Immigration. We enforce state and local laws here in Minneapolis, and we will do so at best. But as far as cooperation with ICE is concerned, the answer is no. “Frey said.
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The headquarters of the Immigration Agency and Customs Implementation (ICE) is in charge of conducting the deportation of illegal immigrants from the country. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
After Trump entered into office, the White House officials announced that the administration would diligently work to stop the flow of illegal immigration.
“So, foreign nationals who think about trying to illegally enter the United States, think again,” the print secretary of Caroline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday. “Under this president, you will be detained and you will be deported. Every day, Americans are safer because of the violent criminals that the administration of President Trump removes from our communities.”
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Fox News’ Alexander Hall and Diana Stacy contributed to this report.
