City of Minneapolis response to federal actions
Learn about the impact of current federal actions and how the City is responding.
What to know
You can learn how these actions impact you:
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) threats for Somali residents
- Our City's policy on immigration enforcement
- Federal lawsuit against Minneapolis
- Federal government shutdown impacts
Threats to end TPS for Somali residents
Our policy on immigration enforcement
What the Separation Ordinance does
- Protects access to city services
Immigration status is not asked about unless required by law.
- Separates city services from immigration enforcement
Police and firefighters focus on safety — not immigration status.
- Supports victims of crime
Immigrant victims of certain crimes or human trafficking can apply for federal protections like U or T visas.
- Holds employees accountable
City staff must follow these rules and face discipline if they don’t.
What this means for residents and visitors
- You can safely access city programs and services, no matter your immigration status.
- Police and firefighters are here to protect you. They do not to enforce federal civil immigration law.
- If you’re a victim of a crime, you can get help. You may qualify for immigration protections.
Minneapolis’ Separation Ordinance ensures everyone can feel safe using city services, reporting crimes, and being part of our community.
Understanding federal vs. City operations
The Trump administration’s targeting of immigrant communities spreads fear, division and misinformation, and causes harm and trauma for many people in Minneapolis.
Avoid rumors and misinformation
Since we do not participate in federal civil immigration law enforcement, we do not know and cannot confirm the nature of rumored or reported federal law enforcement actions in our community.
It's important to know that federal officials do conduct operations in our city related to:
- Drugs
- Violent crime
- Human trafficking and more
We work every day to ensure Minneapolis is a welcoming place for all.
Our most important responsibility is to continue to uphold our policies and practices as a Welcoming City. We want to make sure you know your rights and can access support and services quickly when needed.
Police role in community safety
The public should be clear that the Minneapolis Police Department does not participate in the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws.
However, police may be called to a scene if there are safety concerns. In cases like this, MPD will step in, find out what's happening, and calm the situation to keep everyone safe.
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