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ICE surge disrupts Ramadan celebrations in Minneapolis

ICE surge disrupts Ramadan celebrations in Minneapolis

Even with reports of federal agents leaving the state, one Minneapolis Imam says there are still people who worry about whether they will be detained on their way to the mosque.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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When immigration enforcement and religious conviction collide

When immigration enforcement and religious conviction collide

People of faith have different opinions about how to respond to moral and legal questions raised by immigration enforcement and protests. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert explores what happens when ICE and religion collide.
by Catharine Richert, Maja Beckstrom and Cari Dwyer

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St. Paul church considering legal action over protest

St. Paul church considering legal action over protest

Cities Church says it’s considering its legal options after anti-ICE protesters disrupted its service on Sunday. Meanwhile, two Catholic leaders in the state are urging immigration agents to take a different enforcement approach, and hundreds of clergy members are preparing to march Friday.
by Regina Medina and MPR News Staff

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Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service

Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service

Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants. That's after a group of anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted Sunday service at a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul.
by The Associated Press

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Protesters interrupt St. Paul church service, say pastor works as ICE director in field office

Protesters interrupt St. Paul church service, say pastor works as ICE director in field office

Lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was among the protestors who interrupted a service at a Baptist church in St. Paul on Sunday alleging that one of the pastors is the acting director of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in the city.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and The Associated Press

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Shaken and reeling from another traumatic week, Minnesotans search for healing and hope

This was the week that shook Minnesota. Scars from a summer political assassination got ripped open. Minnesota’s governor retreated from his reelection campaign while voicing concern over a crush of federal actions. Then an immigration enforcement push took a deadly turn in Minneapolis.
by Dan Kraker and David Schaper

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Power Pairs: A rabbi and a politician on what makes a strong marriage

Power Pairs: A rabbi and a politician on what makes a strong marriage

Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, the senior rabbi of Minnesota’s largest synagogue, and Frank Hornstein, a former representative in the Minnesota House, have been married for more than 40 years. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had with the longtime couple about religion, politics and the power of relationships.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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