St. Paul is “temporarily pausing” towing for most reports of abandoned vehicles amid a surge in federal immigration enforcement, Mayor Kaohly Her said Monday.

The city will have some towing exceptions during this time, including safety hazards and snow emergencies.

“The city is taking this step to help reduce any additional burden on residents during an unprecedented time,” according to an announcement from St. Paul.

If an abandoned vehicle is towed and the city is notified that the registered owner was detained, St. Paul may be able to waive towing fees and reimburse eligible costs. A vehicle is considered “abandoned” in St. Paul if it’s parked on the street and not moved in more than 48 hours.

The city of Minneapolis announced Friday that vehicles abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the city’s impound lot will be released at no cost.

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