Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a warning on Tuesday about potential “kidnapping” ahead of increased immigration enforcement in the Minnesota city.

Newsweek reached out to the Minneapolis Police Department for additional comment.

Why It Matters

Federal authorities are preparing for heightened immigration enforcement in Minneapolis after President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric about the city’s Somali population in recent days, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The operation would focus on individuals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area who have final deportation orders, the AP reported. The report, as well as the president’s recent comments about the Somali population, has sparked rebuke from local leaders.

What to Know

O’Hara, during a press conference on Tu

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