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Another federal judge threatens to hold officials in contempt over immigration detainee documents

Some Minnesota lawmakers are responding to the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. After news broke of Noem’s firing, Minnesota House Democratic Leader Zack Stephenson praised Minnesotans who he says showed the incompetence of immigration enforcement in the state. Republican Rep. Isaac Schultz says he believes President Donald Trump made a sound decision.

Another federal judge is threatening to hold government officials in contempt of court for failing to return critical items including work permits and driver’s licenses to former immigration detainees. For the second time this week, Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen promised a judge that ICE would replace missing personal items or pay compensation.

A bill seeking a study on the impacts of the federal immigration operation in Minnesota is making its way through the Senate. It advanced through the Senate State and Local Government Committee Thursday.

Shakopee-based amusement park Valleyfair will soon be under new ownership. Six Flags announced Thursday that it is selling the amusement park to ERP Properties, an investment trust that focuses on what it calls “experiential” real estate.

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Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Second judge threatens feds with contempt over ICE detainees' missing property

Six Flags sells Valleyfair and 6 other amusement parks to new owner in $331 million deal

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