Mayor Carter Issues Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 29, 2025CONTACTJennifer "JLor" [email protected](651) 417-9454SAINT PAUL-Today, the U.S. Department of Justice sued the City of Saint Paul and attacked the city's long-standing separation ordinance-an essential policy that promotes public safety, builds community trust, and reflects Saint Paul's commitment to serving and protecting all residents regardless of immigration status.Mayor Carter responded:"City employees don't work for the president, we work for the people who live here. We will stand with our immigrant and refugee neighbors no matter how many unconstitutional claims the White House makes.We've proven our resolve in two successful court actions already this year, and we look forward to winning our third legal victory in a row against this embarrassing federal regime."

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Last Edited: September 29, 2025