Mayor Jacob Frey’s executive order responds to reports of planned federal actions targeting Somali immigrants.

The move comes as the Trump administration launches an immigration enforcement operation targeting the Somali community.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an order preventing city parking lots from being used for immigration enforcement.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey signed an executive order that prevents city-owned parking lots, ramps, garages and vacant lots from being used in civil immigration enforcement operations.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said they’ve received reports of “scattered incidents” involving federal agents over the last couple of days. He said the activity is largely built around “terrorizing people” of the Somali community,

Amid reports of a federal crackdown targeting Somali immigrants, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday issued an executive order prohibiting law enforcement from using city-owned parking lots for immigration operations.

Somali leaders in Minneapolis are gathering at City Hall Thursday to discuss community challenges and announce new initiatives, including a push for Somali Heritage Month and local support measures.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, police Chief Brian O'Hara and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter condemn federal immigration enforcement against Somali immigrants.