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Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fear and Legal Battles in Minnesota

3/13/2026

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Immigrants Face Crackdown

Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration crackdown, has left Minnesota immigrants fearful, including those who entered legally, such as Jay.
The crackdown aimed to remove serious offenders but also targeted refugees, prompting legal challenges.
A federal judge temporarily halted detentions of refugees.
The Department of Homeland Security tightened citizenship requirements, complicating the process for many.
More than 1,000 wrongful detention lawsuits have been filed since December.

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Officials Prepare for ICE

Local officials in Columbus, Ohio, and other cities prepare for potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations amid fears of a crackdown like Minneapolis.
In Maryland, officials monitor hotel occupancy and federal transactions, including ICE's acquisition of a warehouse.
Following the deaths of two U.S. citizens in the Minneapolis operation, the Department of Homeland Security has shifted tactics.
Uncertainty persists among immigrant communities.

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Immigrants Face Crackdown

Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration crackdown, has left Minnesota immigrants fearful, including those who entered legally, such as Jay.
The crackdown aimed to remove serious offenders but also targeted refugees, prompting legal challenges.
A federal judge temporarily halted detentions of refugees.
The Department of Homeland Security tightened citizenship requirements, complicating the process for many.
More than 1,000 wrongful detention lawsuits have been filed since December.

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