Council Minute Special Edition January 9

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Areas of Interest (4)

Lack of coordination between federal ICE agents and local Bloomington police creates public safety risks.
Bloomington officials confirm no local involvement in federal immigration sweeps despite resident fears.
Tensions rise in Minnesota as federal government prioritizes immigration enforcement removals.
Public confusion regarding the separation of municipal policing and federal immigration tactics.

Local law enforcement does not have a role in immigration enforcement.
— Booker Hodes

Immigration EnforcementAddressing public concerns about the department's involvement.

There's no coordination. They don't call us.
— Booker Hodes

Inter-agency CoordinationExplaining how federal agencies operate without notifying local police.

If you know you are in the country illegally, I would be fearful of, them coming to remove you.
— Booker Hodes

Immigration EnforcementProviding a blunt assessment of the current federal enforcement climate.

Tim BusyMayor

Moderating the council minute discussion regarding federal immigration enforcement.

1 quote

“People in our community are angry. They're frustrated. And many are scared.”

Describing public sentiment following a tragedy in Minneapolis.

Booker HodesPolice Chief

Clarifying that local police do not participate in or have authority over federal immigration enforcement.

1 quote

“Local law enforcement does not have a role in immigration enforcement.”

Explaining the boundaries of police authority regarding federal immigration.

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