Minneapolis mayor says the city is in ‘impossible situation’ with ICE presence

Published January 15, 2026 1:01am ET



Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed frustration late Wednesday night after a federal law enforcement officer shot an illegal Venezuelan immigrant in the city.

Wednesday’s incident occurred a week after Renee Good was shot in Minneapolis during an interaction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Frey called the current climate in the city an “impossible situation” and “not sustainable.” 

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