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Minnesota GOP Prioritizes Fraud Over Immigration Issues
2/17/2026
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- The Minnesota House Republican majority prioritizes fraud prevention and economic issues, avoiding immigration.
- They criticized Democrats for blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for state problems.
- Marion Rarick and Nolan West condemned federal immigration actions, citing racial profiling and Operation Metro Surge.
- A recent poll shows 63% disapprove of ICE enforcement methods.
- House Democrats seek regulations to increase transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement amid a divided legislature.
