The departure of Greg Bovino has not quelled ICE’s raids – and hope that tensions are easing feels distant

In the days after the killing of the 37‑year‑old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, signs emerged that the Trump administration understood how quickly anger at federal immigration agents could ignite across Minnesota and the nation.

But the Twin Cities remain on edge following Pretti’s death – and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent just three weeks earlier – as federal officers continue targeting scores of people regardless of immigration status.

Despite Trump’s claims that he would “de‑escalate” the situation with a “more relaxed” operation, raids have persisted. Just two days after his supposedly cordial call with Frey, Trump lashed out at the mayor on Truth Social, accusing him of “playing with fire”, after Frey reiterated that local police should not enforce federal immigration laws.