Federal immigration enforcement and ICE cooperation
Summary
Residents demanded the city cut ties with ICE, HSI and LexisNexus after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis; the chief said DPD does not do immigration enforcement and only reads data from LexisNexus. The council approved the contract amendment 7-2.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The consolidated contract saves money versus two separate renewals; the study costs $197,564.
Residents concerned about federal surveillance get clarity; police keep an investigative tool.
Immigrant residents and observers who fear data could reach ICE; two councilors said more review was needed.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council — July 27, 2026
A speaker alleged the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force has been used as cover for ICE collaboration and urged the council to reject the task force grant.
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City Council — February 9, 2026
The council passed a resolution clarifying the city won't enforce federal civil immigration law and took up a binding ordinance with proposed amendments covering legal observers, judicial warrants, city property and mask bans.
City Council — January 26, 2026
Residents packed the chamber demanding ordinances on non-cooperation with ICE, bans on ICE staging on public property, an eviction moratorium, and termination of Flock Safety and LexisNexis contracts. No council action was taken tonight, but Councilor Johnson said she has drafted language and other councilors promised action in coming weeks.
City Council — January 12, 2026
Residents demanded the city cut ties with ICE, HSI and LexisNexus after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis; the chief said DPD does not do immigration enforcement and only reads data from LexisNexus. The council approved the contract amendment 7-2.
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