A controversial internal communication has surfaced in the Twin Cities, reportedly showing municipal employees coordinating with outside groups to monitor federal law enforcement. According to a report aired on Fox & Friends Weekend, a Friday email sent to city staff confirms that Minneapolis officials are collaborating with “partners and community groups” to track the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and share intelligence on their whereabouts.
The revelation comes amid a tense backdrop in Minnesota, where anti-ICE protests have intensified in recent weeks. The leaked correspondence suggests a shift from passive non-cooperation to active surveillance of federal authorities by local government workers.
The email in question reportedly details an arrangement where city resources or personnel assist in gathering information on ICE operations.
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This development coincides with reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The federal inquiry is focused on allegations that state and local leadership may be actively impeding federal law enforcement duties.
Recent policy moves by the Minneapolis City Council appear to support a strategy of obstruction. Just weeks ago, the council passed a measure forbidding ICE vehicles from parking on government lots. While Mayor Frey has previously rejected the “sanctuary city” label, preferring the term “separation ordinance,” critics argue the distinction is semantic rather than practical.
“Inviting Tragedy”
Bill McGurn, a Fox News contributor, expressed disbelief that city officials would document such coordination in writing. Speaking on the Sunday morning segment, McGurn argued that the city’s stance prioritizes political signaling over public safety.
“They should be cooperating with ICE,” McGurn stated. “If they did, we probably wouldn’t have a lot of these incidents that we’re seeing now… it’s inviting tragedy.”
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McGurn suggested that the administration’s posture is designed to appease a liberal activist base, even if it potentially crosses legal lines. “They pride themselves on their liberalism and they think they’re standing up to the federal government,” he noted. “Whether they’re doing it lawfully is another question.”
The alleged coordination raises questions about the boundaries of Minneapolis’s non-cooperation policies. While “separation ordinances” generally prevent local police from acting as federal immigration agents, actively tracking federal agents to aid protesters would mark a significant escalation.
The report also touched on the broader atmosphere of unrest, referencing the recent shooting of a woman described as a “menace” by McGurn, who argued that non-compliance with law enforcement is fueling dangerous encounters.
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