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Fridley, Duluth Schools Challenge Trump's Immigration Policy Amid Safety Concerns

4/11/2026

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Schools Challenge Immigration Policy

Fridley Public Schools and Duluth Public Schools, with Minnesota's teachers union, seek a federal court order to block a policy by U.S. President Donald Trump that eases immigration enforcement near schools.
The districts report a 30% drop in attendance at Fridley.
Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis says families feel unsafe.
The shift to virtual learning follows safety concerns.
Operation Metro Surge resulted in two citizen fatalities.

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Trump's Tariffs Reviewed

The U.S. Court of International Trade reviews U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary tariffs after the Supreme Court invalidated earlier measures.
A coalition of 24 states and small businesses contends the tariffs violate the Trade Act, which covers only short-term monetary emergencies.
Separately, Mirna Elena Marin De Marcano, a Venezuelan woman, sues to resume her citizenship application halted after Venezuela was labeled high-risk, and her attorney argues the proclamation is illegal.

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Schools Challenge Immigration Policy

Fridley Public Schools and Duluth Public Schools, with Minnesota's teachers union, seek a federal court order to block a policy by U.S. President Donald Trump that eases immigration enforcement near schools.
The districts report a 30% drop in attendance at Fridley.
Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis says families feel unsafe.
The shift to virtual learning follows safety concerns.
Operation Metro Surge resulted in two citizen fatalities.

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