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.

‘The damage was already done’: Minnesota immigrant families struggle after ICE deportations
The most recent data shows that about half of the 3,700 immigrants detained by federal agents during the ICE surge have been deported. Many detainees left behind families that depended on them, who are now asking themselves whether they can safely stay, or even safely leave.
 Judge declines to order immediate end to ICE near Minnesota schools
Two school districts and the state teachers union sued to require federal authorities treat schools as protected areas, free of immigration enforcement. While the request for an immediate end was denied, the case continues.
After highly publicized arrests, feds dismiss a third of ICE protester charges
Of the 36 people charged with assaulting immigration agents during the winter enforcement operation, prosecutors have dismissed cases against 14. But prosecutors are pressing forward with others, including one that a judge calls “perplexing.”
ICE is giving local police big money to help with immigration enforcement
The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.
The Legislature has two more weeks to complete its session work, and Capitol leaders are still in search of agreements on key issues. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Board of Pardons held an emergency meeting Monday to grant clemency to a man facing deportation to Laos because of a past conviction.
Minnesota grants pardon to man facing imminent deportation after ICE arrest
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Attorney General Keith Ellison held an emergency meeting Monday to consider clemency for At “Ricky” Chandee, who was scheduled to be deported early this week.
St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade draws crowds after winter of fear
St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade brought music, dancing and crowds back to the West Side on Saturday. The event brought Latino families outside after a winter shaped by fear around immigration enforcement during Operation Metro Surge.