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Minneapolis council committee moves to strengthen separation ordinance

Minneapolis council committee moves to strengthen separation ordinance

A Minneapolis council committee advanced tougher separation ordinance language Tuesday, limiting local enforcement of federal immigration law. A vote of the full Minneapolis City Council is expected Thursday.
by Matt Sepic

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Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block

Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block

Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities last Monday. 
by Jon Collins

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Immigration Lawyer: No 'rhyme or reason' to who ICE agents are arresting in Minnesota

Immigration Lawyer: No 'rhyme or reason' to who ICE agents are arresting in Minnesota

An attorney representing people who have recently been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota has filed several lawsuits against the federal agency.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Community sounds alarm after apparent ICE arrest in Rochester

Community sounds alarm after apparent ICE arrest in Rochester

An apparent arrest of a Rochester man has stirred fear in the Somali community as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent surge of arrests expands beyond the Twin Cities.
by Molly Castle Work

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Oral histories and lullabies in Sing Again project speak to Somali resilience

Oral histories and lullabies in Sing Again project speak to Somali resilience

Educator and author Marian Hassan captures the oral history and lullabies of Somali culture. Through her “Sing Again” project, she has recorded and documented many songs in their original tongue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Augsburg University president: ICE ‘illegally’ detained student, didn’t show warrant

Augsburg University president: ICE ‘illegally’ detained student, didn’t show warrant

Augsburg University president Paul Pribbenow said the school will now be locking more buildings so that ICE agents cannot enter without a warrant. Federal officials say university staff “attempted to obstruct the arrest.”
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota immigrant-rights groups report surge in ICE alerts as federal arrests climb

Minnesota immigrant-rights groups report surge in ICE alerts as federal arrests climb

Minnesota immigrant-rights groups say they’re being inundated with alerts as ICE steps up arrests and enforcement operations, stretching volunteer networks and heightening fear in local communities.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota schools back families as Trump’s anti-immigrant comments stoke new fears

Minnesota schools back families as Trump’s anti-immigrant comments stoke new fears

President Donald Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric has frightened students, families and staff across the state. Minnesota school leaders say they’re connecting families to legal resources and enforcing policies to keep students safe at school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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