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Native Americans Secure Tribal IDs Amid ICE Crackdown

1/30/2026

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In Minneapolis, Native Americans are obtaining tribal IDs to prove U.S. citizenship amid an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation that led to over 3,400 arrests.
Tribal leaders urge citizens to carry these IDs for safety as reports of racial profiling emerge.
Peter Yazzie, a Navajo citizen, was arrested by ICE despite presenting his documents.
The situation underscores the irony of Native Americans needing to prove citizenship in their country.

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Story summary

In Minneapolis, Native Americans are obtaining tribal IDs to prove U.S. citizenship amid an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation that led to over 3,400 arrests.
Tribal leaders urge citizens to carry these IDs for safety as reports of racial profiling emerge.
Peter Yazzie, a Navajo citizen, was arrested by ICE despite presenting his documents.
The situation underscores the irony of Native Americans needing to prove citizenship in their country.