Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey claims he never incited violence against ICE agents, but his explosive anti-federal rhetoric tells a different story that threatens law and order.
Story Snapshot
- Frey told ICE to “get the f—-k out” and demanded agents “go home” after recent shooting incident
- Minneapolis released criminal illegal alien who killed Victoria Harwell in drunk driving crash despite ICE detainer
- Mayor’s sanctuary policies enabled 470+ criminal noncitizens to avoid deportation under Trump administration
- Federal agents forced to conduct dangerous raids after local officials refuse cooperation on public safety
Frey’s Pattern of Anti-ICE Hostility
Jacob Frey’s track record reveals consistent inflammatory rhetoric against federal immigration enforcement. The Minneapolis mayor previously told ICE agents to “get the f—-k out” and recently escalated his attacks following a January 14, 2026 shooting incident involving ICE agents and a Venezuelan national. During a heated press conference, Frey called ICE conduct “disgusting and intolerable” while demanding federal agents “go home” and end their operations. This aggressive language undermines federal law enforcement authority and creates a hostile environment for officers doing their jobs.
The mayor’s sanctuary city policies directly obstruct federal immigration enforcement, forcing ICE agents into more dangerous situations. When local jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with detainer requests, federal agents must conduct field operations that increase risks for everyone involved. Frey’s public condemnation of ICE operations signals to radical activists that confronting federal agents is acceptable, potentially escalating tensions that could turn violent.
Deadly Consequences of Sanctuary Policies
Frey’s sanctuary stance enabled the tragic death of Victoria Eileen Harwell, killed by Ecuadorian national Llangari Inga in a drunk driving crash. Despite ICE filing detainers, Hennepin County Jail released Inga twice without notification to federal authorities. Blood alcohol tests revealed Inga’s level at 0.141%, more than twice the legal limit. This preventable death demonstrates how sanctuary policies prioritize criminal illegal aliens over American citizens’ safety, contradicting Frey’s claims about protecting public welfare.
Department of Homeland Security data reveals Minnesota released approximately 470 criminal noncitizens who should have been deported under federal immigration law. These releases occurred after Trump’s inauguration intensified ICE operations nationwide. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin directly blamed sanctuary leaders like Frey for enabling “criminal illegal aliens” at the expense of victims like Harwell. The scale of these releases exposes the systematic nature of local obstruction against federal enforcement.
Federal-Local Confrontation Escalates
Following the January 14 ICE shooting, Frey announced litigation to halt federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. He characterized ICE presence as creating “chaos” while claiming his administration focuses on genuine public safety concerns. However, his selective cooperation policy allows dangerous criminals to remain in communities while federal agents face increased hostility. This approach undermines the constitutional supremacy of federal immigration law and creates dangerous precedents for law enforcement cooperation.
The confrontation reflects broader resistance by Democratic leaders to Trump administration immigration enforcement priorities. Frey’s inflammatory rhetoric encourages local opposition to federal operations, potentially inspiring confrontations that endanger both agents and civilians. His demand for ICE withdrawal after the shooting incident demonstrates how sanctuary leaders exploit isolated incidents to justify wholesale obstruction of immigration law. This pattern threatens the rule of law and public safety in communities across America.
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Fox News Video Coverage of Frey ICE Comments
