Immigration

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.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.