Minneapolis Council Targets Hotels Aiding ICE Operations
Liberty Check
- Councilwoman Aurin Chowdhury questioned if the city would properly investigate concerns voiced by residents regarding public safety and the hotels’ actions.
- Union official Wade Luneburg claimed that liquor licenses should only be granted to companies prioritizing public safety.
- Anti-ICE activists targeted hotels and ICE-supporting agencies, with protests escalating into violence and tragic outcomes, including fatal shootings linked to rapid-response actions.
Minneapolis City Council debated whether to block liquor license renewals for two hotels that housed ICE agents, raising constitutional concerns about due process and private business rights.
Operation Metro Surge, a crackdown on illegal immigration, reportedly led to over 12,000 arrests, drawing heated opposition from some council members and activists.
The Council decided not to delay a vote, opting for a brief staff investigation before making a final decision on the license renewals.
Local officials must respect due process and uphold the rule of law when making decisions that impact individual freedoms and property rights.
The Constitution must be defended.
