Congressman Fine Demands Arrest of Minneapolis Mayor for Obstructing ICE Officers

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., said on Thursday that protesters must stay out of the way of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who are simply doing their jobs.

Fine, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee, reacted sharply to video footage showing a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE officer and a 37-year-old woman.

While Democrats and activist groups have condemned federal immigration enforcement efforts, Fine argued that the real outrage should target those interfering with law enforcement operations. “If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what’s coming to you,” Fine said during a recent broadcast.

“Stay away from our law enforcement officers. All they are trying to do is go after and round up foreigners who are in our country illegally and send them home.”

Fine expressed anger that the ICE officer was under scrutiny for what he described as justified use of force, adding that the broader lesson for those on the left is clear: do not obstruct federal officers.

The incident has intensified political tensions in Minnesota, where thousands gathered in Minneapolis to protest, and demonstrations have been called in major cities including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix, Orlando, and Columbus. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the shooting an act of “domestic terrorism” and claimed the officer acted in self-defense. However, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, disputed that characterization.

Fine reserved particular criticism for Frey, stating on air that the mayor should be arrested for obstructing federal law enforcement. “Frey told ICE to get out of his city,” Fine said. “They are the federal government enforcing legitimate federal law … He should be arrested, and he should be put in jail.”

Fine also accused Democrats of escalating national conflict by encouraging protest movements that increasingly endanger officers. Video footage showed a vehicle backing up and pulling away from the officer, who then opened fire, raising questions about whether the officer reasonably feared for his life—a key standard under both federal and Minnesota law.

Fine warned that any attempt by local officials to charge the ICE officer would be politically motivated and could trigger a broader standoff between state and federal authorities. “I think everyone who attempts to arrest that federal agent should be arrested themselves and put in jail,” Fine said. “It is time for Americans to stop letting the left act like this.”

As investigations continue, Fine argued that the focus must remain on restoring law and order and supporting officers tasked with enforcing immigration law—not rewarding those who interfere.