Minnesota mayors push for state funding to undo ICE surge damage

Mayors from around 20 cities in Minnesota are urging the state for financial assistance to address budget challenges worsened by Operation Metro Surge.

MN leaders on protecting refugees from unlawful arrest
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Minnesota leaders and lawyers spoke after a court hearing on protecting refugees from unlawful detainment or arrest.

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith urge DOJ to cooperate in Alex Pretti shooting investigation

Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith wrote a letter Thursday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the U.S. Department of Justice to cooperate with the investigation of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving a Border Patrol agent.

Minneapolis hotel liquor licenses renewed despite threats over housing ICE agents

The Minneapolis City Council has renewed the liquor licenses of two Minneapolis hotels after previously threatening to not approve them for allegedly housing ICE agents.

DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.

Feds arrest former MN corrections officer accused of being in US illegally

A Liberian man is facing deportation proceedings after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen while working for the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

Judge imposes financial consequences on lawyer
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A judge has held a government lawyer in contempt of court. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.  

Judge finds government attorney in contempt of court
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A U.S. District Court Court judge imposed a stiff penalty on a government attorney for a violation of a court order related to the release of a detained immigrant. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest details. 

ICE in Minnesota: Judge holds government attorney in contempt for violation of court order

For the first time during Operation Metro Surge, a federal judge has imposed stiff consequences on a government attorney for ICE’s violation of a court order related to the release of a detained immigrant. Judge Laura Provinzino found Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Isihara in civil contempt during a Wednesday afternoon hearing.

MN school leaders lobby for new laws for ICE impact
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Minnesota school leaders are lobbying for new laws and funding in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Minnesota school leaders demand laws to curb ICE impact

School administrators across Minnesota are advocating for legislative changes in response to the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.

Judge holds government attorney in contempt of court
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A judge held a government attorney in contempt of court for habeas court violations. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more. 

ICE impacts on MN schools: Senate hearing [Part 1]
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The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard from school leaders, parents, and educators about the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” on schools statewide. Testimony focused on attendance disruptions, student mental health, and day-to-day operations. Here is part one of the Minnesota Senate committee hearing.

HCAO demands evidence in Alex Pretti, north Minneapolis shootings
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The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Wednesday said it has filed two Touhy demands for evidence held by the federal government in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celiz in north Minneapolis. So far, Mary Moriarty says her office has gotten no cooperation from federal authorities.

ICE racial profiling lawsuit hearing in MN: What to expect
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The ACLU is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, claiming ICE agents are using racial profiling in Minnesota.

Immigrants arrested during Operation Metro Surge testify against ICE practices

The ACLU and several individuals detained by ICE are seeking legal intervention to stop warrantless arrests and what they describe as racial profiling by immigration agents in Minnesota.

Church protest charges: Latest details
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Two more of pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from a protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul last month. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest details.