Minneapolis ICE operations Archives

Deep Dive into the Latest Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

The arrests follow a January 9, 2026, announcement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the administration would re-examine thousands of refugee cases through new background checks. The initial focus: Minnesota’s approximately 5,600 refugees who have not yet obtained lawful permanent resident (green card) status. Advocates report that at least dozens — and possibly […]