Social Issues

Mankato international student sues feds after surprise ICE arrest
An international student at Minnesota State University, Mankato alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that immigration authorities illegally arrested him and are continuing to detain him because of his outspoken opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target's CEO amid DEI backlash 'very constructive and candid'
Target’s chief executive officer is planning to meet this week with the Rev. Al Sharpton. Sharpton's civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Representing immigrants in a time of policy changes
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with immigration attorney Gloria Contreras Edin about what inspired her to pursue law and what she’s seeing on the ground as immigration policies change.  
Attorney for Minnesota students suing ICE says more lawsuits to follow in coming days
At least three international students in Minnesota have filed lawsuits saying ICE and the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully terminated their legal student statuses.