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Teachers' Union Sues DHS Over School Enforcement Fears

2/7/2026

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Teachers Sue DHS

On February 4, 2026, Duluth and Fridley, with Minnesota’s largest teachers’ union, sued the Department of Homeland Security to block enforcement near schools.
They argue enforcement near schools disrupts education, reduces attendance, and instills fear among students and families.
They cite policy changes by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration allowing enforcement at sensitive locations and incidents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions near schools.

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Teachers Sue DHS

On February 4, 2026, Duluth and Fridley, with Minnesota’s largest teachers’ union, sued the Department of Homeland Security to block enforcement near schools.
They argue enforcement near schools disrupts education, reduces attendance, and instills fear among students and families.
They cite policy changes by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration allowing enforcement at sensitive locations and incidents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions near schools.

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