Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Monday they will pursue information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of Ch...

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Monday they will pursue information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, an American citizen.

Minneapolis releases video that undermines ICE claims about non-fatal shooting Video released Monday by the city of Minneapolis appears to further undermine the federal government’s initial claims that on the night of Jan. 14, an agent was attacked by three men and beaten with a...

The @sahanjournal.bsky.social wrote about the existence of this video last month. The NYTimes published/analyzed it today. It's yet more evidence undermining the feds' narrative about what happened when Julio Sosa-Celis was shot and wounded by an ICE agent Jan. 14 (1)
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Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

"The video contradicts the agent’s claim that three assailants had beaten him with a shovel and broom for roughly three minutes before he opened fire. Instead, the confrontation depicted in the video lasts about 12 seconds and shows two men struggling with the agent." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

Judge set to rule on DOJ's use of military lawyers to prosecute civilians A federal judge in Minneapolis is set to decide whether military attorneys can prosecute civilians in Minnesota, as a protester challenges the practice under a longstanding law limiting military invol...

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Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and M...

Almost half of the people arrested by federal agents this winter in Minnesota have already been deported, according to new data released to the @deportationdata.org through a FOIA lawsuit. It's the clearest picture yet of federal activities in the state. (1)
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Charges filed against bounty hunters who drew ‘replica firearms’ at anti-ICE protesters The men, who are based in Oklahoma are each charged with making threats of violence with reckless disregard and brandishing replica firearms, both of which are felonies.

Investigators didn’t find video evidence that backed up the bounty hunters’ claims that observers at the scenes threatened to “scalp” them or shoot them in the head.
Both men are scheduled to make their first appearances in court on April 21.

Lawyer says government trying to detain Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, again A Department of Justice attorney filed a notice of appeal Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division. An attorney for the family suspects the governmen...

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Thanks to a FOIA lawsuit from @deportationdata.org, Minnesota is getting its first credible numbers on arrests during the federal government's surge here this winter. About 3,800 Minnesota residents were arrested. Most from Latin America (only 106 from Somalia). (1)

Data shows three-quarters of ICE arrestees in Minnesota had no criminal record The new data shows fewer than one-quarter of those arrested by immigration agents in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge had a criminal conviction on their record. A little more than 13 percent of ...

Federal agents arrested more than 3,700 Minnesota residents during the federal government’s surge into the state this winter, according to new data.

It shows fewer than one-quarter of those arrested had a criminal conviction on their record.

‘It would be a struggle’: Liam Conejo Ramos’ family fights possible deportation to Ecuador The family of detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos shares the reasons they left Ecuador to seek asylum in the United States.

Liam Conejo Ramos’ father Adrian Conejo Arias told MPR News that violent crime in his home country of Ecuador is why they left and applied for asylum in the United States.

Deaths, neglect, calls for help: Group home boom overwhelms Brooklyn Park Taxpayer-funded group homes help thousands of Minnesotans with physical or mental disabilities live as independently as possible. But the industry’s rapid growth in the Twin Cities northwest suburbs h...

Some 300 group homes are licensed to operate in Brooklyn Park, more than any other city in the state. But the industry’s rapid growth in recent years has led to problems that are leaving vulnerable people in danger and local governments struggling with the consequences.

Defendants in church protest suspect others may also be wrongfully charged After a case of mistaken identity led prosecutors to drop charges against one woman, defense attorneys are demanding the government immediately turn over evidence they suspect could clear others.

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Judge ends asylum claims for Liam Conejo Ramos and his family, orders family's removal The family’s lawyers plan to appeal the judge’s decision to deport the family to Ecuador.

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Second judge threatens feds with contempt over ICE detainees' missing property A federal judge warns of possible contempt after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to return work permits, IDs and other property to former detainees.

Another federal judge is threatening to hold government officials in contempt of court for failing to return critical items including work permits and driver's licenses to former immigration detainees.

U.S. Sen. Klobuchar: Federal agents in Minnesota near 'original footprint,' contradicting Noem's claim U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about her reaction to Noem leaving the post.

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Greater Minnesota schools felt the fear as ICE presence surged While the surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities grabbed much of the attention the past few months, stories of children hiding at home, crying in class and being detained have quietly gripped some...

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‘Winning hearts and minds’: How protest signs shaped the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota Minnesota has seen an explosion of art made in response to ICE’s presence. Perhaps more than any other art form, artists and designers have made protest posters and signs en masse. “There’s never been...

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Judge summons Minnesota U.S. Attorney to court, threatens DHS with contempt for 'unlawful conduct' U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Bryan says government officials have not complied with multiple court orders requiring them to return valuable property to people freed from immigration detention.

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How Native communities pushed back as ICE operations escalated Community patrollers, legal advocates, artists and local leaders activated amid immigration enforcement operations to document federal agent encounters, provide resources and assert legal rights.

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Minnesota school districts say federal agents still causing daily disruptions School leaders say that ICE activity is continuing to interrupt daily life for students, staff and families despite the announced end of the two-month surge of federal immigration agents.

ICE activity continues to interrupt daily life for students, staff and families, despite the announced end of the two-month surge of federal immigration agents. Students attend school remotely, staff monitor arrival and dismissal, and leaders wonder when they can resume normal school operations.

Twin Cities mobile home parks feel the pain of immigration enforcement, often in isolation Residents and activists say there are special challenges at mobile home parks — they’re usually secluded, they don’t receive a lot of attention and they often have few roadways leading into the park.

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DFL lawmakers seek to make ICE agents liable for not providing aid after shootings The proposal would expose people who don’t render aid after a shooting to civil liability. It’s part of a series of bills introduced in the Legislature after the immigration agent surge.

The bill seeks to expand upon current Minnesota law that makes it a crime to not assess the victim and provide aid after shooting someone or witnessing a shooting, as long as it is safe to do so.

New filing from Henn. County in DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit.
"The federal government’s position is akin to storming out of a café because the owner refused to share the wifi password, punching a bystander on the sidewalk, and blaming the café owner for the consequences. It is beyond the pale."

The latest on ICE in Minnesota Live updates on ICE enforcement in Minnesota, with the latest developments and links to deeper reporting as events unfold.

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Kidney transplant recipient is back home in Minnesota after two weeks in ICE custody A kidney transplant recipient who had been in ICE custody in Texas for two weeks without access to many of his life-saving medications finally returned home in Minnesota Thursday night.

After Javier Abreu-Vasquez was released from the ICE detention center in El Paso Wednesday, two Minnesota nonprofits worked to coordinate Abreu-Vasquez’s stay at Annunciation House, a local El Paso nonprofit.

Check out the story from late January written by @mprnews.org reporter @jcollins.bsky.social
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FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures Alberto Castañeda Mondragón says agents yanked him from a vehicle, slammed him down and beat him with a baton. ICE has said the man caused his own injuries when he tried to run while handcuffed and fe...

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How to cope with stress, fear and anger during uncertain times MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to manage fear, anxiety and emotional overload during stressful times.

Listen to Minnesotans describe how their mental health and daily activities are being affected by ICE operations across the state. I took phone calls during my live talk show on @MPRNews. Guests: therapist Dr. Corey Yeager & senior economics contributor Chris Farrell. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Kidney transplant recipient in ICE custody may be released soon A kidney transplant recipient from Minnesota now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Texas may finally be released on bond Tuesday. Javier Abreu-Vasquez has been held by ICE for nea...

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Nearly 1/3 of us say we sleep poorly or not enough 😴. And our 24/7 culture makes it tough to GET a good night’s sleep. My public radio series Call to Mind is working on a show about sleep! Do you have problems sleeping? How does it affect your mental health? 📩: calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org