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Judge to Decide on Refugee Protections Amid Arrests

2/19/2026

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U.S. District Judge John Tunheim of Minnesota will decide whether to extend a January temporary order protecting refugees from arrest.
The order blocks Operation PARRIS, which sought to reexamine about 5,600 refugees.
Judge Tunheim emphasized that refugees admitted due to persecution have legal rights and should not face unwarranted arrests.
He ordered the release of detainees from Operation PARRIS and prohibited further arrests under this initiative, reinforcing the protection of individual liberties.

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U.S. District Judge John Tunheim of Minnesota will decide whether to extend a January temporary order protecting refugees from arrest.
The order blocks Operation PARRIS, which sought to reexamine about 5,600 refugees.
Judge Tunheim emphasized that refugees admitted due to persecution have legal rights and should not face unwarranted arrests.
He ordered the release of detainees from Operation PARRIS and prohibited further arrests under this initiative, reinforcing the protection of individual liberties.