The surge has had a notable impact even in cities that haven’t faced the brunt of the federal government’s pressure like Minneapolis. Asked about the mayors’ concerns, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin responded: “Have they seen the plummeting murder rates? But he criticized the way federal immigration enforcement has been implemented and said ICE was “being rejected” by communities across the U.S. In the process, he warned, trust in law enforcement is in peril. “In order to gain that trust, we have to police neighborhoods with their permission,” he said.