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2 former assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota will defend 2 independent Black journalists

Two former assistant U.S. attorneys who prosecuted fraud cases in Minnesota are now defending two independent Black journalists charged in connection with a demonstration at a St. Paul church. Meanwhile, Bloomington police say a human trafficking sting operation has resulted in the arrest of 30 men.
by Emily Bright

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Walz predicts ICE surge nearing end; Minnesota businesses say recovery will take a long time

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is predicting the surge in federal immigration agents is nearing its conclusion. At an event this morning to highlight business hardships, Walz said he believes a bigger drawdown could be just days away. And Minnesota business owners say even after ICE operations eventually end, recovery will take a long time.
by Emily Reese

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Kidney transplant recipient in ICE custody is now getting meds, but timing and dosage is off

A kidney transplant recipient arrested by immigration agents in Rochester last week is finally getting the medication he needs to keep his body from rejecting the organ. But his attorney says his client is not getting the correct dosages at the right times.
by Jacob Aloi

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Legislature, schools make plans for ongoing federal immigration operation

Minnesota's legislative session starts next week, and Minneapolis representatives say they're looking to introduce legislation to push back against the federal immigration operation. And students at Minneapolis Public Schools will have the option to take classes from home for another two months, amid the ongoing federal immigration operation.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota man detained after kidney transplant is still without medication, says man's wife

The wife of a Minnesota man held by ICE in Texas tells MPR News he still hasn’t been given the medications he needs to prevent his body from rejecting his transplanted kidney. Meanwhile, Mille Lacs County is one of more than half a dozen Minnesota counties that have signed agreements to assist ICE.
by Elena See

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Some greater Minnesota sheriffs plan to continue cooperation with ICE

Some greater Minnesota counties that work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they have no plans to change course. The Department of Homeland Security has requested expedited deportation proceedings against the family of Liam Conejo Ramos.
by Emily Reese

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Federal government seeking to end asylum for Liam Conejo Ramos and family

The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to their lawyer. Meanwhile, an ice sculpture commissioned by Minnesota veterans was destroyed by a man pardoned for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
by Emily Bright

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Minneapolis allocates funds for emergency rental assistance

Minneapolis will allocate a million dollars in funding for emergency rental assistance, as some residents say they need help amid the ongoing federal immigration operation. Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says she is considering a change in policy at the county jail that would allow staff to notify federal immigration officials when someone they're seeking to detain is being released from custody.
by Emily Reese

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Drawdown could mean nearly one-third fewer federal agents working in Minnesota

If the drawdown happened as announced Wednesday, there should be nearly a third fewer federal agents working in Minnesota Thursday. Meanwhile, the City of Anoka is opening its cannabis dispensary Thursday, making it the first municipal cannabis store to open in Minnesota.
by Emily Bright

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Federal agents leaving Minnesota; Critics say it's not enough

700 federal agents will leave Minnesota today. That's according to Tom Homan -- the White House official in charge of the federal immigration enforcement surge here. But critics say it’s not enough.
by Emily Reese

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