Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that some federal immigration agents will leave the city starting Tuesday, following a strong public reaction to the recent incidents. The mayor said he will continue to push for the remaining forces involved in the operation to leave immediately, although the exact number of those leaving has not yet been clarified.
Frey confirmed that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump, and they reportedly agreed that the current situation cannot continue. This statement came after the spread of videos of the shooting sparked widespread protests and criticism from various sectors of society and politics.
Despite earlier strong statements from some officials, the administration's tone has changed. The White House said that no one wants to be hurt or killed, and expressed condolences for the death of a healthcare worker who died while participating in protests in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Attorney General expressed strong objection to the government's narrative, which he called unreasonable. This statement further heated the discourse regarding the method of implementing immigration operations in communities.
During the past demonstrations, many residents said that the departure of some agents was a great relief. For them, this step is the beginning of healing for a community that has long lived in fear and apprehension, and proof that a collective stand against violence and injustice has an impact.
