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DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign. Department of Homeland Security officials insist their immigration enforcement operations are “highly targeted.”
Morning Announcements for Jan. 29
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Jan. 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
What impact does the American prairie have on our climate?
“Sea of Grass” author Dave Hage explains the importance of Minnesota’s prairies in a world of climate change.
Lawyer: DHS not complying with order to release detained refugees from Minnesota
A class-action lawsuit argues the arrests of refugees under Operation PARRIS is unlawful. And while a judge ruled for refugees to be released and arrests to stop, lawyers said the government has refused to comply.
St. Paul schools leader: 1 in 4 students in virtual learning amid ICE surge; district tweaks grading
“This is truly about safety for our students,” Stacie Stanley told MPR News. The school system, she added, will regularly assess the need to continue the virtual option during the surge and won’t put an end date to it. More than 7,000 kids are in virtual learning right now.
Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests
A Minnesota refugee family has stopped leaving their home after visits from immigration agents, as a new federal operation begins re-examining refugee cases across the state. A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the arrests of refugees; however, it’s not clear if that will mitigate the fear some families are feeling.