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Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

The St. Paul event — featuring local officials and activists alongside nationally known figures such as Jane Fonda, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and Sen. Bernie Sanders — is slated to be a flagship event on a day of thousands of gatherings across the country protesting Trump administration policies.
by Nicole Ki and MPR News Staff

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Whipple building detainees, lawyers ask federal judge to order better access to legal counsel

Whipple building detainees, lawyers ask federal judge to order better access to legal counsel

Legal advocates and people who have been detained at the Whipple building testified in court this week that the federal government has violated detainees’ rights to talk to lawyers. They’re asking the court to extend an injunction ordering improved legal access.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Twin Cities residents to receive Profile in Courage Award

Twin Cities residents to receive Profile in Courage Award

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Thursday that it’s presenting one of its 2026 Profile in Courage Awards to the “people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota” for their actions during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
by MPR News Staff

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Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge finds 'troubling' evidence ICE agents stopped people based on racial, ethnic identity

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. 
by Sarah Thamer

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