Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Researchers, community leaders to gather to share data on impacts of ICE surge in Minnesota

Border patrol agents at a gas station
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents wait for a flat tire to be fixed on one of their vehicles in Minneapolis on Jan. 21.
Ben Hovland | MPR News

This winter’s surge of federal agents left its mark on many Minnesotans. The full scope of the impact is still being pieced together.

On Tuesday, dozens of researchers, journalists and community leaders will convene at the University of Minnesota to share findings on how the events of this winter continue to affect people across the state.

The gathering is called “Documenting the Impact of U.S. DHS in Minnesota.” The progressive think tank North Star Policy Action was one of the organizations behind the event.

For more, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with the group’s executive director, Jake Schwitzer about the types of research included and how the data will be used.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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