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The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald Trump

February 2, 2026·49 min·4 clips

The DOJ is investigating Minneapolis' mayor for conspiring to obstruct immigration operations, a surreal escalation.

David Remnick interviews New Yorker staff writers Emily Witt and Ruby Kramer about the federal occupation of Minneapolis, where ICE agents are conducting aggressive immigration enforcement amid protests. They discuss political retribution by the Trump administration, the killings of Alex Preddy and Renee Goode, and the city's struggle under siege, with insights from local leaders and observers.

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