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As ICE operations continue, immigrant parents look to make arrangements for their children

As ICE operations continue, immigrant parents look to make arrangements for their children

A 7-year-old child was recently separated from their parents in an operation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Burnsville. Advocates are helping parents make caretaker arrangements in case they are detained.
by Melissa Olson and Regina Medina

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ICE agents corner Chanhassen construction workers amid frigid temperatures

ICE agents corner Chanhassen construction workers amid frigid temperatures

Eyewitnesses said federal agents surrounded a construction site in Chanhassen on Saturday morning, trapping two workers on the roof. A video on social media shows one worker being brought down and taken into an ambulance.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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FBI: Man, woman drive to police station with Homeland Security agent trapped in vehicle

FBI: Man, woman drive to police station with Homeland Security agent trapped in vehicle

A man and a woman are facing charges of assaulting a federal officer after Homeland Security Investigations agents tried to arrest the man Wednesday for overstaying his student visa. The pair drove to police headquarters with the HSI agent “involuntarily” in Frazier’s vehicle.
by Matt Sepic

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'Do's and don'ts' if you monitor ICE agents, immigration actions in Minnesota

'Do's and don'ts' if you monitor ICE agents, immigration actions in Minnesota

To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a contentious House committee hearing. Noem faced tough questioning Thursday from Democrats, some of whom called for her to resign.
by The Associated Press

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Author and activist john a. powell on 'The Power of Bridging'

Scholar and author john a. powell returned to Minnesota on Dec. 2 to talk about his new book, “The Power of Bridging.” In a deeply divided world, what can be done to create a sense of belonging for everyone?
by Catharine Richert and Kelly Gordon

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ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says

ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says

Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor says his constituents are on edge.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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St. Paul City Council calls for investigation into police response to ICE protesters

St. Paul City Council calls for investigation into police response to ICE protesters

The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution calling for the investigation Wednesday amid growing frustration that the city wasn’t taking swift enough action to address the Nov. 25 police response.
by Megan Burks

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