Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis City leaders are standing up for the city’s immigrant and refugee communities – making one thing clear: Minneapolis will not back down from its values – no matter what actions the Trump administration may take.
Ahead of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit on Oct. 24, Mayor Frey recorded a direct message to community members reiterating the city’s ongoing commitment to keeping neighborhoods safe, ensuring residents are informed about their rights and what to do if they encounter immigration law enforcement, and supporting every neighbor who calls Minneapolis home – regardless of immigration status.
“Minneapolis doesn’t flinch when it comes to our values,” said Mayor Frey. “We stand with our immigrant neighbors — not just in words, but in the laws we’ve passed, the policies we enforce and the way we show up for each other every day.”
Watch Mayor Frey’s recorded message with City leaders.
Under Mayor Frey’s leadership, Minneapolis has strictly upheld its Separation Ordinance, one of the strongest in the country, ensuring that City employees — including police officers and firefighters — are prohibited from participating in civil immigration enforcement. That means all residents, regardless of immigration status, can safely access City services, schools and emergency response without fear.
In recent months, the mayor has worked closely with City leaders, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, and State of Minnesota partners to ensure residents stay informed, connected to trusted resources, and protected. Residents can:
- Access Know Your Rights information
- Get connected to free legal services and other resources.
- Download All Are Welcome Here campaign materials to help spread the word
The City also continues to uphold its values in court and protect federal funds for Minneapolis – joining three separate lawsuits that challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful attacks on welcoming policies, and defending the City’s status as a Welcoming City in the face of a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration seeking to dismantle Minneapolis policies that enable the City to serve all neighbors, regardless of immigration status.