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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.

Youth leaders take down prayer camp at sacred Dakota site

Youth leaders take down prayer camp at sacred Dakota site

The Dakota prayer camp at the sacred Dakota site Mni Owe Sni closed as youth leaders took down two white canvas tipis Saturday evening
by Melissa Olson

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En el centro de Minnesota, una familia que teme ser deportada se esconde del ICE

En el centro de Minnesota, una familia que teme ser deportada se esconde del ICE

El número de agentes federales de inmigración en Minnesota ha disminuido en las últimas semanas, pero muchos inmigrantes siguen viviendo con el temor a la Oficina de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos. Una familia de Cold Spring es una de las muchas cuyas vidas se vieron trastornadas por la oleada de redadas y que aún no han regresado a la normalidad.
by Kirsti Marohn and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending legal protections next week that have allowed nearly 1,100 Somalis to live and work in the United States.
by Reuters

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Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension

Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension

Tenant advocates want Minneapolis leaders to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a plan to extend eviction notices to 60 days, saying renters hurt by immigration enforcement need more time to pay.
by Kyra Miles

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Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Some Minneapolis residents who took to the streets to document U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids believe federal authorities used drones to record and intimidate them. Despite laws governing drone use, finding a definitive answer is unlikely.
by Jon Collins

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ICE-related rent relief clears state Senate, faces hurdles in tied House

ICE-related rent relief clears state Senate, faces hurdles in tied House

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide rent relief to Minnesotans affected by the surge of federal agents. It cleared the Senate but faces a tougher challenge in the tied House.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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