Minneapolis Chaos: Why ICE Can’t Work There

John Sandweg, former head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Obama administration, recently shared his perspective on a TV interview. He described Minneapolis as having become “too wild” for ICE agents to perform their duties effectively.

• Chaos on the Streets
  Sandweg recounted that ICE officers were chased by crowds, whistles blared, and shouting filled the air—conditions he said made enforcement practically impossible.

• A Call for Collaboration
  Despite the challenges, Sandweg believes law‑enforcement can still operate in Minneapolis if there is joint effort. He blamed some of the turmoil on how federal officials managed the situation, emphasizing that cooperation matters.

• Police‑ICE Partnerships
  The former ICE chief suggested that police chiefs who support ICE could help communities feel safer. However, other local leaders fear such alliances might undermine local safety initiatives.

• Training and Hostility
  During the interview, host Dasha Burns probed about training. The exchange highlighted how hostile local groups and an unsafe environment strain ICE agents’ ability to function.

The conversation underscored the complexity of maintaining federal enforcement in cities where public sentiment and local dynamics collide.