US Edition'Sanctuary Cities' on Front Line of Trump Immigration Crackdown
The Trump administration's January 24 demand targets Minneapolis and St. Paul sanctuary policies amid ongoing enforcement; Minnesota has filed a lawsuit citing constitutional concerns.
- On January 24, 2026, the Department of Justice demanded Minneapolis and St. Paul end sanctuary policies, escalating enforcement in Minnesota.
- The Trump administration argues sanctuary policies obstruct federal enforcement and called them `sanctuaries for criminals`, rooted in the 1980s sanctuary movement allowing local noncooperation with deportations.
- Over 200 US cities or counties operate sanctuary policies, and Tom Homan, the administration's border chief, took control of Minnesota sweeps, with Frey defending protections.
- The pending case could set a nationwide precedent, as Minnesota's attorney general argues the operations breach the Tenth Amendment in court.
- DOJ's prior August listing of Minnesota as a sanctuary state contrasts with the governor's claim, while sanctuary policies allow undocumented migrants to access identity documents and driving licences.
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Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals
“SANCTUARY CITIES ARE SANCTUARIES FOR CRIMINALS.” In recent days, it has become clear that the Battle of Minneapolis is, at its core, a battle over the continued existence of sanctuary cities. During the 2024 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump promised to pursue “the worst of the worst” of illegal immigrants. As of September 30, 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that there were 1,426,932 people who were in the countr…
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'Sanctuary cities' on front line of Trump immigration crackdown
US cities that protect their undocumented migrant residents have been thrust into the spotlight by the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown, currently targeting Minneapolis.
The sanctuary cities of the United States that have refused to cooperate with federal agents in charge of carrying out the deportation campaign of migrants ordered by Donald Trump are the target of aggressive repression, such as the one currently being suffered by Minneapolis.Trump considers that these local governments violate the law and protect criminals, although they do not prevent any operation by immigration officers, the ICE.You may be i…
Barely staying afloat: Minneapolis businesses struggle amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Small businesses across Minneapolis are struggling amid Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Fear of being swept up in mass deportation raids has caused employees and customers across the city to stay home. MS NOW reporter Nnamdi Egwuonwu spoke to local officials and business owners on the ground…
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