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DHS Pressures Minnesota Leaders on Criminal Alien Detainers

1/13/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to honor detainers for over 1,300 criminal illegal aliens.
DHS says nearly 470 of these individuals were released from custody.
Walz's office says Minnesota complies with detainers and notifies ICE.
207 individuals are currently on ICE detainers in Minnesota.
DHS has deployed federal officials to aid deportations, citing crimes among those arrested, including child predators and murderers.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to honor detainers for over 1,300 criminal illegal aliens.
DHS says nearly 470 of these individuals were released from custody.
Walz's office says Minnesota complies with detainers and notifies ICE.
207 individuals are currently on ICE detainers in Minnesota.
DHS has deployed federal officials to aid deportations, citing crimes among those arrested, including child predators and murderers.