Sanctuary Policies

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order this week prohibiting law enforcement from using city‑owned parking lots, ramps, garages and vacant lots to stage civil immigration enforcement operations, as the city braces for an ICE action focused on Somali visa‑fraud cases. City staff are also sharing a notice template that businesses and homeowners can display to deter civil immigration enforcement on private property.

Los Angeles County officials approved an emergency declaration that will cover living expenses for residents who miss work due to fear of immigration raids and began accepting aid requests in December. The move is part of broader sanctuary‑style measures cities and counties are adopting in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement.