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.

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Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests
A Minnesota refugee family has stopped leaving their home after visits from immigration agents, as a new federal operation begins re-examining refugee cases across the state. A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the arrests of refugees; however, it’s not clear if that will mitigate the fear some families are feeling.
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
White House “border czar” Tom Homan said Thursday he was looking to lower the federal agent count in Minnesota, currently around 3,000, but gave no formal timeline, saying he wanted more cooperation from state and local officials, including more access to county jails.
New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death
Videos show Alex Pretti forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers.
Hundreds gather to honor Alex Pretti at Minneapolis vigil
Hundreds gathered for a vigil in Minneapolis to honor ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis last weekend.
Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge
A couple dozen Minnesota companies have contributed about $4 million to a grant fund to support small businesses in the state as they navigate the challenges of meeting payroll and paying rent amidst the immigration enforcement surge.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the senior Democrat for Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about immigration, DHS and her potential run for governor.