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Deadline Looms for ICE Facility Detainee Access Negotiations

2/7/2026

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Morrison Critiques Detainee Conditions

Federal government has until February 12 to negotiate detainee counsel access at a Minnesota ICE facility.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel found gaps between government claims and access failures.
Democratic Rep. Kelly Morrison criticized conditions, saying there are no disease controls or real medical care.
Officials report denial of entry despite a judge's unannounced-visit ruling.
A supporter of immigration crackdown was charged with damaging an anti-ICE sculpture at Minnesota Capitol.

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ICE Chief Retires Amid Litigation

Jim Stolley, chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota, has retired amid a surge of immigration litigation.
The departure comes as the court system struggles with numerous lawsuits from immigrants challenging deportation orders and detention conditions.
U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz criticized ICE for failing to comply with 100 judicial orders, including detainee releases.
The case underscores ICE issues as it faces mounting legal challenges.

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Morrison Critiques Detainee Conditions

Federal government has until February 12 to negotiate detainee counsel access at a Minnesota ICE facility.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel found gaps between government claims and access failures.
Democratic Rep. Kelly Morrison criticized conditions, saying there are no disease controls or real medical care.
Officials report denial of entry despite a judge's unannounced-visit ruling.
A supporter of immigration crackdown was charged with damaging an anti-ICE sculpture at Minnesota Capitol.

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