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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.

MPR News brings you the latest about the immigration enforcement in the state.

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Could immigration enforcement lead to an eviction crisis?

Could immigration enforcement lead to an eviction crisis?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how immigration enforcement is fueling a growing rent crisis. Many immigrant workers are afraid to leave their home for their jobs, leading to lost income and trouble keeping up with bills.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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News of federal agent drawdown met with skepticism, calls for more action

News of federal agent drawdown met with skepticism, calls for more action

The White House said Wednesday that 700 agents would leave Minnesota. Critics of the ICE surge noted that some 2,000 agents would remain on the ground. Gov. Tim Walz called for a “faster and larger drawdown of forces” and “an end to this campaign of retribution.”
by MPR News Staff, Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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News of federal agent drawdown met with skepticism, calls for more action

News of federal agent drawdown met with skepticism, calls for more action

The White House said Wednesday that 700 agents would leave Minnesota. Critics of the ICE surge noted that some 2,000 agents would remain on the ground. Gov. Tim Walz called for a “faster and larger drawdown of forces” and “an end to this campaign of retribution.”
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota districts sue feds to keep ICE away from schools

Minnesota districts sue feds to keep ICE away from schools

Two Minnesota school districts backed by the state teachers union filed a lawsuit Wednesday to restore the Department of Homeland Security’s policy of recognizing schools as protected areas where immigration enforcement can’t be conducted. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved

Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved

After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
by Jon Collins

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The digital dragnet: ICE's surveillance playbook and your legal rights

From facial recognition to social media scans, federal agents have a growing arsenal of digital tools. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests break down what's legal, what's not, and what it means for you.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

Tippy Amundson and Heather Zemian were patrolling their Brooklyn Park neighborhood, looking out for the safety of kids getting off the bus from school. They ended up looking out for the safety of an ICE agent who detained them, too.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out

Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out

Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano was detained nearly a month ago with her mother on their way to school in Columbia Heights, the same district as 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. She and her mother were released hours after a school district social worker spoke up on their behalf.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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