The arrests are tied to a demonstration at a church that has a pastor who is also an ICE official.
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AI image of Alex Pretti’s killing is the latest altered photo amid ICE surge in Minneapolis
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Roper: How Minnesota’s civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance, took feds by surprise
It’s not pleasant for people to go toe-to-toe with the federal government. But in this case, it’s very Minnesotan.
AuthoredEric Roper
AuthoredEric RoperJanuary 29, 2026
Mayor Jacob Frey to speak to U.S. mayors, lawmakers to urge end to ICE’s unlawful tactics
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