ICE Has to Completely Withdraw From St. Paul, Mayor Says

The mayor of St. Paul, Kaohly Her, has demanded that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) completely withdraw from the city in response to the Trump administration's deportation crackdown in Minnesota. This comes after the killing of two U.S. citizens during immigration raids, which sparked nationwide outrage. In an interview with Bloomberg's "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Mayor Her expressed her strong opposition to the ICE operations in St. Paul, stating that the agency's presence has created a climate of fear and mistrust within the community. She emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and fostering trust between law enforcement and the diverse population of the city. The mayor's call for a complete withdrawal of ICE from St. Paul reflects the growing concerns and tensions surrounding the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies. The incident has reignited the debate over the role of federal immigration agencies in local communities and the impact of their actions on vulnerable populations.