ICE agent charged in Hennepin County wants case moved to federal court

The ICE agent facing criminal charges in Hennepin County for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on Highway 62 is now asking a judge to move his case to federal court.

Columbia Heights schools reflect on Minnesota ICE surge: ‘It was tumultuous’
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As a small school district north of Minneapolis closes the book on a “tumultuous" school year amid Operation Metro Surge, district officials in Columbia Heights fear students and families will continue to be negatively impacted.

House passes $70B immigration enforcement funding bill

House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years.

Judge strikes down $100K H1-B visa fee

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.

Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.

Operation Metro Surge impact on Minnesota hospitality
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New report from North Star Policy Action reveals lasting impact of Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement on Minnesota leisure and hospitality industry

Overcrowded migrant vessel with 240 people on board intercepted near Turks and Caicos

An overcrowded migrant vessel carrying 240 people and taking on water was intercepted near the Turks and Caicos Islands after authorities raced to prevent a potential maritime disaster.

Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House

The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement. 

Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact

The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses during Operation Metro Surge could be up to $81 million.

MN man deported to Laos documents new life
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A Minnesota man was deported to Laos even though he isn't from there and doesn't speak the language. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Operation Metro Surge ICE agent arrested
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An ICE agent who was charged in Minnesota after a shooting in north Minneapolis has now been arrested in Texas. FOX 9 has the latest details.

White House unveils new aliens 'walk among us' immigration tracking website

The Trump Administration has released a new space-themed website with a UFO-style language website to track immigration encounters and arrests of undocumented residents. 

ICE protesters, agents clash outside New Jersey detention facility
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Anti-ICE protesters and federal agents have been squaring off all week in front of a New Jersey detention facility after reports of inhumane conditions, and a hunger strike inside. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Federal charges for assaulting, impeding DHS agents keep getting dismissed
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More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting or impeding a federal officer during the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota have had their charges dismissed, according to court records reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators. Nathan O'Neal has the story.

Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang before possible deportation to Laos

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country.

Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.