Public safety services.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 19.30
in effect19.30. - Public safety services.
To the extent permitted by law, in providing public safety services, employees of the police and fire departments, and the city attorney's office - criminal division (collectively, public safety officials), shall be governed by the following requirements:
(1) Public safety officials shall not undertake any law enforcement action for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws, or to verify immigration status, including but not limited to questioning any person or persons about their immigration status.
(2) City attorney's office - criminal division employees shall be permitted to:
a. Inform persons of the possible immigration consequences of a guilty plea.
b. Question and conduct cross-examination of a witness or defendant regarding immigration status.
c. Inquire about immigration status for purposes of bail or conditional release for the purposes of victim protection or the provision of public safety.
d. Investigate and inquire about immigration status when relevant to the potential or actual prosecution of the case or when immigration status is an element of the crime being prosecuted by the City of Minneapolis on behalf of the State of Minnesota.
e. Take immigration status and collateral effects of possible deportation into consideration during discussions held for the purpose of case resolution.
(3) Public safety officials shall not question, arrest, or detain any person for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws, including, but not limited to, through traffic stops or the creation of or participation in checkpoints.
(4) The city shall not enter into an agreement, under Section 1357(g) of Title 8 of the United States Code (287g agreement) or any other provision of federal law, to participate in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
(5) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit public safety personnel from assisting federal law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal activity involving individuals present in the United States who may also be in violation of federal civil immigration laws.
(Ord. No. 2025-060, § 1, 12-11-25)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT2AD_CH19EMAUIMMA_19.30PUSASEFetched: 11/2/2026