Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By JACK BROOKJanuary 18, 2026 at 08:53 PM

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Following the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, the mayor of Minneapolis stated that sending soldiers to the city for immigration enforcement would be unconstitutional. The statement comes amidst protests both for and against the crackdown, which took place in Minneapolis on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Protesters clashed, requiring police intervention. A man who fled Liberia as a child reported being afraid to leave his home after being released from immigration detention following his arrest. The protests and concerns highlight the tension surrounding the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

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David Martin 30% Jack Brook 30% Yuki Iwamura ×640% Liberia 50% Trump administration ×280% Minneapolis ×890%

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