Minneapolis PD chief worries about ‘instability’ created by ICE operation

The Brief

  • Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has concerns that the ongoing ICE operation in the Twin Cities is leading to some instability.
  • Part of the problem is federal agents who aren’t clearly identifying themselves.
  • Minneapolis police have responded to 911 calls to check on federal agents who the callers were sure are legit or not.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed concerns about the “instability” created by the ongoing ICE operations in Minneapolis during a sit-down interview on FOX 9 All Day on Wednesday.

O’Hara on ICE operation

What they’re saying:

Speaking with FOX 9’s Amy Hockert, Chief O’Hara said the issue isn’t necessarily what the agents are doing in enforcing federal law but rather the tactics they are using to go about their business.

“I think it’s been very destabilizing for a lot of people in the community,” explained Chief O’Hara. “A significant portion of the city are immigrants and that sort of instability is something that criminals and bad actors can take advantage of and that’s been the concern.”

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