2026-01-27 Resolution 12407City of Richfield January 27, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12407
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Motion by: Supple
Seconded by: Hayford Oleary
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DECISION TO JOIN AN AMICUS BRIEF
IN State of Minnesota v. Noem
ALONGSIDE OTHER SUBURBAN MUNICIPALITIES AND THEIR PROSECUTORS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (“City”) values the safety dignity, equal protection and
treatment, and human rights of all of its residents, regardless of race, religion, immigration status, or
national origin. The City is home to persons of diverse racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds,
including a significant immigrant and refugee population.
WHEREAS, the City believes it is a safer, healthier, and more vibrant community when the
City is able to maintain a relationship of trust, respect, and cooperation with its residents.
WHEREAS, federal immigration enforcement action dramatically increased in the Twin Cities
metro area as part of its Operation Metro Surge from December 2025. This Operation Metro Surge
has broadly sown fear within the Twin Cities, including among City residents. It has led to the closure
of schools, retail establishments, the cancellation of planned events, and the reported arrest of over
2,000 individuals.
WHEREAS, the Attorney General of Minnesota alongside the City of Minneapolis and the
City of St. Paul filed a lawsuit against Kristi Noem in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, among others.
WHEREAS, the City was invited to join an Amicus Brief to be filed by suburban city
prosecutors in that lawsuit. The Amicus Brief is in support of the Attorney General’s request for a
Temporary Restraining Order limiting federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and
argues that those operations follow acceptable constitutional limits; and
WHEREAS, the Amicus Brief is consistent with the City Council’s legislative platform position
on immigration enforcement; and
WHEREAS, it is the decision of the City Council with the recommendation of its city
prosecutors to join the Amicus Brief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota as follows:
1.The recitals outlined above are hereby adopted by the Council and fully incorporated herein.
2.The City Council’s decision to join the Amicus Brief is ratified.
City of Richfield January 27, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12407
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3.City staff are authorized and directed to take such actions as may be needed to accomplish
the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 27th day of January, 2026.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Supple, Mary Supple, Mary
Burk, Walter Burk, Walter
Christensen, Sharon Christensen, Sharon
Coleman-Woods, Rori Coleman-Woods, Rori
Hayford Oleary, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sean
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Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Friederich, City Clerk