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St. Paul Toy Store Faces Audit After ICE Criticism

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul faces a federal audit after Abigail Adelsheim-Marshall, co-owner, criticized ICE tactics on TV.
The audit notice arrived hours after her comments.
Mischief has given away whistles to alert neighbors, drawing support.
DHS denied targeting the store over the interview.
Co-owner Dan Marshall says audit is retaliation for their stance, and Mischief has hired legal help and seen traffic.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished discriminatory national quotas that had favored Northern Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration diversity, allowing over 1 million new arrivals annually by the 1990s. Mischief Toy Store's recent federal audit reflects ongoing tensions between local businesses and immigration enforcement, echoing historical struggles for immigrant rights.

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Story summary

Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul faces a federal audit after Abigail Adelsheim-Marshall, co-owner, criticized ICE tactics on TV.
The audit notice arrived hours after her comments.
Mischief has given away whistles to alert neighbors, drawing support.
DHS denied targeting the store over the interview.
Co-owner Dan Marshall says audit is retaliation for their stance, and Mischief has hired legal help and seen traffic.

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