Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

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Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s eviction timeline. Instead, he proposed allocating $1 million in city funding to rental assistance as an alternative way to help residents pay their bills.
Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance
The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need. Its prospects in the House are murky.
Immigration is a divisive issue — but everyone agrees on one thing: The system we have right now is broken. Kerri Miller talks with two immigration experts on what a functioning system might look like.
Judge finds 'troubling' evidence ICE agents stopped people based on racial, ethnic identity
A federal judge found evidence to support claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents racially profiled Minnesota residents. However, he denied a request to order ICE to stop using those practices while a lawsuit against the agency continues. 
After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek
A Lakota spiritual leader believes the camp broke “spiritual law” by situating the camp at a location understood and documented as a Dakota burial site. But camp leaders say they are looking for healing at the sacred site.
Investigation: DHS increasingly targeting U.S. citizens
A new Wall Street Journal investigation finds the department is increasingly turning its wrath on U.S. citizens, punishing them for filming or observing officers.
Judge orders feds to return ICE detainees' missing property within 30 days
A judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security and Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen to either return lost property to released detainees unlawfully arrested during Operation Metro Surge or provide compensation.
Dropkick Murphys perform at Minneapolis benefit for families affected by ICE
Bands including Dropkick Murphys performed at a Minneapolis benefit honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good. The event raised money for families affected by the federal immigration surge.