Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his city’s status as a “safe haven” for illegal immigrants, vowing to not cooperate with President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts and ensuring that Minneapolis police will not gather information on immigration status or arrest individuals for being in the country illegally. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticized Frey’s stance, emphasizing the need for the mayor to prioritize the safety of his constituents over protecting criminal illegal aliens, citing instances of ICE apprehensions in the city. Minnesota Republicans have condemned Frey’s position, urging him to prioritize the safety of Minneapolis residents over criminals and terrorists.
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Idaho police bodycam footage shows officers fatally shoot teen Victor Perez just seconds after arriving
Idaho police released footage showing officers fatally shooting 17-year-old Victor Perez, an intellectually disabled boy, who was wielding a knife during a family confrontation. Despite being nonverbal and having autism and cerebral palsy, the officers approached him with guns drawn and opened fire without attempting de-escalation; Perez died a week later. His family plans to file a federal wrongful death suit, prompting community outrage and calls for accountability as an investigation into the incident continues....
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