Actor James Woods criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday after Frey announced that his administration would not assist federal immigration officers conducting enforcement actions in the Twin Cities area.
The Department of Homeland Security is directing additional immigration resources to the region, prompting the mayor to address the city’s position during a press conference.
Frey said he would not allow city government agencies to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement as ICE increases its presence in Minneapolis.
He also directed remarks to the city’s Somali community, reaffirming his support for them. During the press conference, Frey delivered part of his message in Somali.
Woods responded to Frey’s comments in a post on X, writing, “Throw his traitor ass in the clink then.”
Throw his traitor ass in the clink then. https://t.co/NUM83RwpMy
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 3, 2025
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Frey outlined guidance for illegal migrants on how to respond if approached by immigration officers.
“You have the right to remain silent and you have the right to a lawyer,” Frey said, according to the immigrant-focused outlet Shahan Journal.
“You can refuse to sign documents until that lawyer is present. You have the right to not open the door unless a warrant has been shown.”
Frey said Minneapolis “is proud to be home to the largest Somali community in the entire country,” adding that Somali residents “benefit both the culture and the economic resilience of our city.”
The press conference was not the first time Frey used the Somali language during public remarks.
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Here, the Democrat is Mayor Jacob Frey, on stage speaking Somali, laughing like a fool at America as he celebrates the 65th Anniversary of Somalia’s independence…
Not America’s independence. Not Minnesota’s… pic.twitter.com/ErBqoQyLTN
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) July 3, 2025
After his re-election in November, he delivered part of his victory speech in Somali.
Woods has frequently criticized opposition to federal immigration enforcement.
In October, he commented on a demonstration in Portland in which participants held a “nude die-in” to protest ICE, describing the protesters as “mentally ill Democrats.”
Mentally ill Democrats in action… https://t.co/2RADoQsi3M
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 13, 2025
In June, Woods said California Governor Gavin Newsom should resign after Newsom addressed rioters who had set fires in Los Angeles during protests involving opposition to ICE operations.
You are such a fraud. If it weren’t for a real leader protecting Californians from you, this whole state would be burning rubble.
Resign! https://t.co/oe0mTzMv1m
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 9, 2025
The Minneapolis mayor’s comments come as federal immigration authorities continue expanding enforcement actions in several regions, including the Twin Cities.
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