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Lawsuit claims Carver County Sheriff held man illegally on ICE detainer request

Lawsuit claims Carver County Sheriff held man illegally on ICE detainer request

The ACLU alleges that even though a bail payment was made for Maikol Javier Suarez Varela, Carver County continued to hold him based on a detainer request from ICE, which is not the same as a court issued warrant. 
by Sarah Thamer

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My family's immigration story — and yours

How do we remember the journeys that brought us to Minnesota? And why do those stories matter now, more than ever?
by Sarah Thamer and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis, St. Paul join lawsuit against president over immigration enforcement

Minneapolis, St. Paul join lawsuit against president over immigration enforcement

The White House argues St. Paul’s 2004 separation ordinance interferes with federal immigration enforcements, but St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city’s policy does not oppose lawful immigration enforcement.
by Chandra Colvin

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Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting for equity in farming.
by Marisa Peñaloza

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Latino business owners say customers are staying away in wake of deportation threats

Latino business owners say customers are staying away in wake of deportation threats

Some Latino business owners say customers have been staying away out of fear of being detained and deported. Twin Cities business and city leaders are encouraging people to buy from Latino-owned shops this Saturday.
by Regina Medina

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For a St. Cloud family, Trump’s pause of refugee admissions brings worry for Afghan relatives

For a St. Cloud family, Trump’s pause of refugee admissions brings worry for Afghan relatives

One of President Trump’s first actions after taking office was an executive order indefinitely suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program. A family living in St. Cloud who fled Afghanistan a year ago worries about relatives left behind.
by Kirsti Marohn

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