President Trump vowed to carry out the largest deportation effort in our nation’s history — and for many Americans, it feels like he’s finally making good on that promise. In Minnesota, ICE teams are targeting hundreds of criminal illegal immigrants — people accused of rape, child abuse, gang activity, and welfare fraud — individuals many believe never should have set foot here. These aren’t struggling families trying to build a life; these are violent offenders taking advantage of sanctuary policies championed by radical left leaders like Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The Twin Cities have felt the effects of that policy for too long, because too many politicians chose loose borders over community safety. These ICE operations are a long-overdue effort to hold dangerous individuals to account. Every criminal removed from the community is one fewer threat to our neighborhoods, one fewer drain on taxpayers, and one fewer potential victim of avoidable crime. The loud protests? To some, they look like predictable outrage from people who oppose law enforcement and tolerate illegal immigration.

President Trump vowed to carry out the largest deportation effort in our nation’s history — and for many Americans, it feels like he’s finally making good on that promise. In Minnesota, ICE teams are targeting hundreds of criminal illegal immigrants — people accused of rape, child abuse, gang activity, and welfare fraud — individuals many believe never should have set foot here. These aren’t struggling families trying to build a life; these are violent offenders taking advantage of sanctuary policies championed by radical left leaders like Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

The Twin Cities have felt the effects of that policy for too long, because too many politicians chose loose borders over community safety. These ICE operations are a long-overdue effort to hold dangerous individuals to account. Every criminal removed from the community is one fewer threat to our neighborhoods, one fewer drain on taxpayers, and one fewer potential victim of avoidable crime.

The loud protests? To some, they look like predictable outrage from people who oppose law enforcement and tolerate illegal immigration. The ICE officers on the ground are seen by supporters as dedicated public servants risking their lives to protect others. Backing down now, they argue, would let down everyday Americans, reward lawbreaking, and disappoint the millions who voted for stronger border security.

Trump’s message is clear: enforce the laws and protect our communities. No blanket amnesty, no excuses. Minnesota deserves to feel safe, not to be a refuge for violent offenders. Support law enforcement, support secure borders, and push for meaningful action to make our towns safer for everyone.