Latino leaders seek relief from Minnesota Legislature for immigration operation

ICE in Minnesota — Days 72-77: ICE Raids Continue After Politicians Declare Operation Over, Food Security Plummets as Economy Damaged

Minneapolis, MN – Operation Metro Surge is winding down, if federal officials are to be believed. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday in a press conference that the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would end soon, with federal agents leaving the state until the amount mirrors pre-surge levels. Despite this announcement, aggressive federal immigration actions continue to be spotted throughout the metro, and convoys have bee…

Latino leaders call for policy, funding to recover from ICE surge

The Minnesota Latino Alliance, a coalition of 13 Latino-led organizations, hosted a news conference on the first day of the legislative session asking lawmakers for state policy changes and funding to recover from the immigration crackdown. “Among the alliance’s policy priorities is the reintroduction of the North STAR Act, which would prohibit state and local governments from collaborating or sharing data with federal immigration enforcement au…

Latino leaders seek relief from Minnesota Legislature for immigration operation

More than a dozen Latino-led organizations are asking state lawmakers for policy changes and funding to quell the impact caused by President Donald Trump’s months-long immigration crackdown in Minnesota.  The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance, a coalition of 13 organizations across the state, held a news conference Tuesday, the first day of the legislative session, to lay out legislative priorities aimed at helping immigrant communities recov…