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Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

MPR News is tracking federal immigration actions across Minnesota — from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and policy changes to community impact and your rights.

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

Nearly 16,000 people who were arrested and booked into ICE detention in July were subject to final removal orders, according to ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project based at U.C. Berkeley and UCLA.
by The Associated Press

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

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

On Tuesday, dozens of people tracking effects of Operation Metro Surge will convene at the University of Minnesota for one-day event called “Documenting the Impact of U.S. DHS in Minnesota.”
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
by Jude Joffe-Block and Miles Parks

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ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding man during Operation Metro Surge appears in court in Minneapolis

Christian Castro is due to make an initial appearance in Hennepin County court on Thursday afternoon on state charges, and in federal court in St. Paul on Friday morning on federal charges.
by MPR News Staff, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation to recognize 'the people of Minnesota' in 39th annual awards

Hispanic Heritage Foundation to recognize 'the people of Minnesota' in 39th annual awards

The Hispanic Heritage Awards are happening outside Washington, D.C. for the first time and coming to Minneapolis’ Orchestra Hall. Minnesotans will receive a humanitarian award for resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers

‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers

The flood of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into Minnesota last winter had a lasting impact on some of the youngest Minnesotans. Classmates disappeared, teachers were tense and families scared. Those effects persist into the fall childcare season.
by Kyra Miles

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