Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 18, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 18, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/soldiers-minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-unconstitutional/

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MINNEAPOLIS — The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won’t see a need to send in the U.S. military. Daily protest...