Overview: During the Minneapolis City Council meeting on February 5th, attention was directed towards addressing the need for rental assistance in response to the ongoing “federal occupation” of the city by ICE, as described by the council president. The meeting was marked by impassioned debates over funding sources, with council members deeply divided on the best approach to support families facing eviction. A proposal to allocate $1 million for emergency rental assistance was central to the discussions, highlighting the city’s struggle to balance immediate needs with long-term financial sustainability.