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June 25, 2025 Minneapolis 360 - KMOJ 89.9 FM

Minneapolis City CouncilThursday, June 26, 2025
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Minneapolis city policies on immigration enforcement

Understanding the city's separation ordinance

Resources for immigrant and refugee communities

Rights during encounters with federal immigration agents

Family preparedness planning for immigration enforcement

Available free immigration legal services

Travel bans and their impact on residents

Addressing misinformation regarding city status

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (2)

City employees do not participate in federal immigration enforcement... encountering someone at the local level will not result in a call to immigration authorities.

— Michelle Rivero
Welcoming City PolicyClarifying the role of city staff regarding federal immigration enforcement.

Never lie about your immigration status. You have the right to remain silent if you choose to do so.

— Michelle Rivero
Know Your RightsAdvising residents on how to handle encounters with law enforcement.

People (3)

Anthony TaylorHost

Hosts a bi-weekly show discussing city issues and community resources in Minneapolis.

Glam Life KimHost

Co-host of the program, focuses on community concerns and questions.

Michelle RiveroDirector

Expert on municipal immigration policy and providing legal guidance for vulnerable communities.

2 quotes

“The city separation ordinance is a city law that says that city employees won't ask people about their immigration status.”

Explaining the policy prohibiting city employees from acting as immigration enforcement agents.

“It is 100% confidential. If people are going to meet with whether it's a pro bono nonprofit or a private attorney, it is 100% confidential.”

Assuring the public that consulting an attorney regarding immigration status is legally protected.

Places Mentioned

777 East Lake Street (Career Force Center)MinneapolisLake and Bloomington intersection

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Second and fourth Wednesday of the month (Show airing)
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday (OIRA community hours)
  • June 3 (Incident at Lake and Bloomington)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

City Separation Ordinance

Prohibits city employees from inquiring about immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement.

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