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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.

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Minnesota legislators on civility, collaboration and the 2026 session

Immigration, fraud, gun violence, affordability. How can Minnesota lawmakers tackle tough issues this legislative session without divisive rhetoric? MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with two state legislators working to foster civility at the state Capitol.  
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum

ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned Monday that the agency's training program for new recruits is “deficient, defective and broken.”
by The Associated Press

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A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers

A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers

Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were "domestic terrorists” and would be added to a “database” or “watchlist” are now part of a new federal class action lawsuit.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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The economic impact of ICE in Minnesota

The economic impact of ICE in Minnesota

Increased immigration enforcement has disrupted workplaces, employees and local businesses. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about the impact and how to move forward.   
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Minnesota school districts say federal agents still causing daily disruptions

Minnesota school districts say federal agents still causing daily disruptions

School leaders say that ICE activity is continuing to interrupt daily life for students, staff and families despite the announced end of the two-month surge of federal immigration agents.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How Native communities pushed back as ICE operations escalated

How Native communities pushed back as ICE operations escalated

Community patrollers, legal advocates, artists and local leaders activated amid immigration enforcement operations to document federal agent encounters, provide resources and assert legal rights.
by Melissa Olson

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Marchers mark four weeks since Alex Pretti was fatally shot in Minneapolis

Marchers mark four weeks since Alex Pretti was fatally shot in Minneapolis

The march started at Whittier Park, a few blocks from where Alex Pretti was killed, and ended at the scene of the shooting on Nicollet Avenue. Organizers said they wanted to honor and remember Pretti, and the community brought together in the wake of his death.
by MPR News Staff

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German soccer club cancels planned U.S. trip amid immigration concerns

German soccer club cancels planned U.S. trip amid immigration concerns

A German soccer club says it’s canceling a planned trip to the U.S. in May — including a friendly match in Minnesota — in part due to concerns about U.S. immigration policies.
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Twin Cities mobile home parks feel the pain of immigration enforcement, often in isolation

Twin Cities mobile home parks feel the pain of immigration enforcement, often in isolation

Residents and activists say there are special challenges at mobile home parks — they’re usually secluded, they don’t receive a lot of attention and they often have few roadways leading into the park.

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