Anderson Cooper 360 State of Emergency: Confronting the Crisis in Minnesota
Jan 29, 2026
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General fighting for evidence preservation and accountability. Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief focused on de-escalation and policing coordination. Jacob Frey, Minneapolis Mayor addressing city policy and public safety. They discuss federal agent deployments, evidence access, community impact, protester rights, and efforts to rebuild trust after recent violent incidents.
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Don’t Ask Immigration Status To Protect Safety
- Encourage undocumented residents to call 911 by not asking about immigration status.
- Frey says Minneapolis' separation ordinance keeps police focused on safety and builds trust so victims report crimes.
Earlier Footage Shows Prior Confrontation
- CNN obtained video showing Alex Preddy being tackled 11 days before his killing and briefly appearing with a tucked gun.
- The footage raised questions but Frey noted past actions cannot justify a later killing.
Demand Independent State Investigations
- Request independent state investigations (BCA) for use-of-force incidents involving federal agents.
- Chief Brian O'Hara says he has repeatedly asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate and preserve scenes.