ICE detainees have already filed more habeas petitions than in all of 2025

Federal judges are scrutinizing ICE's methods in Minnesota, leading to the release of several detainees through legal petitions as the number of filings in U.S. District Court explodes during Operation Metro Surge.

Is Minnesota cooperating with ICE? What we know
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The Trump administration is spotlighting Minnesota's alleged lack of cooperation with immigration enforcement, but state officials say the comments are misleading because they are indeed working with federal agencies. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

ICE in Minnesota: Court suspends order that restricted ICE agent tactics against protesters

A court struck down a judge's order that said federal agents cannot detain or use force against peaceful protesters after lawyers for the federal government said the ruling made it more difficult for officers to defend themselves.

St. Paul resident says ICE agents harassed, assaulted her during arrest
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Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old St. Paul resident, held a news conference Wednesday afternoon saying last week, she was harassed and assaulted by federal agents during an incident. She was detained for two days, given no reason why and eventually released. She suffered a concussion during the arrest, and still has a bandage over her right eye.

ICE in Minnesota: Increased presence in Minneapolis; Vance to visit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest.

MN lawmakers throw support behind Jan. 23 general strike

Minnesota lawmakers are supporting a strike on Jan. 23, urging people to skip work, stay home from school and not go shopping for the day. More on why they support the strike here:

DFL lawmakers show support for Jan. 23 strike
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DFL lawmakers expressed support for a Jan. 23 strike in Minnesota to oppose the ICE surge in the state.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.

Trump: 'Stupid people' in Minnesota don't appreciate help
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President Donald Trump during his World Economic Forum speech on Jan. 21 mentioned Minnesota, ICE and Somalis. He was speaking about people in the United States illegally, saying ICE gets beat up by "stupid people" in Minnesota, and that Minnesota does not appreciate the help from the federal government.

Arrests expected soon in St. Paul anti-ICE church protest
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has announced arrests will be coming any moment now in connection to an anti-ICE protest inside a St. Paul church Sunday.

DOJ subpoenas 6 Mnnesota offices over ICE investigation
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The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices, including Gov. Tim Walz's office, Attorney General Keith Ellison's office, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's office, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her's office. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.

Minnesota off-duty officers allege ICE agents of racial profiling
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Law enforcement leaders in Minnesota report racial profiling incidents involving ICE agents targeting off-duty officers. A Brooklyn Park officer experienced what she believed was racial profiling while off-duty.

Activists call for pastor to resign over ICE leadership conflict
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Twin Cities community members and activists gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center on Tuesday to call for the resignation of the pastor at a St. Paul church due to his possible connection to ICE.

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino says ICE operations in MN are 'legal, ethical, and moral'

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino rejected accusations of racial profiling and excessive force by ICE in Minnesota, asserting that operations are "legal, ethical, and moral." Here's what he had to say:

FBI releases new photos of suspect who stole from federal vehicles

The FBI released these new photos of a suspect involved in the theft of property from federal vehicles last week after an ICE shooting in Minneapolis last week. The FBI has offered a $100,000 reward for information in the case.

Gregory Bovino, DHS officials defend ICE operation in MN
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Department of Homeland Security officials defended their operation in Minnesota and called out the actions of protesters and local leaders during a Tuesday news conference.

Walz's office, 5 other MN government offices served subpoenas in ICE obstruction investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.