immigration enforcement

Mar 13, 2026

DOJ hires immigration judges with enforcement backgrounds

The Trump administration hires 42 immigration judges—many with enforcement backgrounds—as the Justice Department reshapes courts and tackles a 3.2 million case backlog.

Mar 3, 2026

Moriarty’s office investigating top Border Patrol official, other agents

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is investigating federal Border Patrol agents, including Gregory Bovino, for potentially unlawful actions during a crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

Mar 2, 2026

Milwaukee man who framed immigrant for Trump threats gets 16 years

Demetric Scott was sentenced to 16½ years after framing immigrant Ramón Morales Reyes with fake death threats against Trump to get him deported.

Feb 20, 2026

Lawyers, lawsuit plaintiffs speak out about ICE

ACLU lawsuits accuse ICE of violating First and Fourth Amendment rights through intimidation, surveillance, and unlawful arrests in Minnesota.

Feb 10, 2026

St. Cloud immigration lawyer helps clients navigate 2026 uncertainty

Stacey Rogers, a St. Cloud immigration lawyer, guides clients through 2026 visa delays and enforcement concerns with clear legal advice and emotional support.

Feb 5, 2026

DOJ unit on police misconduct sees staffing plunge, sources say

The DOJ’s civil rights prosecutors face deep staff losses as the Trump administration scales back excessive force probes tied to immigration enforcement.

Feb 4, 2026

Minnesota teachers sue to keep ICE off school property

Minnesota school districts and educators sued DHS, alleging immigration enforcement near schools has hurt attendance and disrupted learning statewide.

Jan 29, 2026

Judge cancels ICE chief contempt hearing after detainee released

A Minnesota federal judge canceled a contempt hearing after ICE released a wrongfully detained man but warned agency leaders over ignored court orders.

Jan 28, 2026

States push laws allowing civil rights suits against ICE agents

Democratic-led states seek laws allowing civil rights lawsuits against ICE agents as DOJ challenges Illinois law under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.

Jan 27, 2026

Federal judge threatens ICE acting director with contempt

U.S. District Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered ICE’s acting director to appear in court and explain repeated failures to comply with immigration detention orders.

Jan 26, 2026

Attorney Madel drops GOP governor bid, cites ICE surge

Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel ends his Minnesota campaign, calling ICE operations unconstitutional and an “unmitigated disaster.”

Jan 23, 2026

Minnesota bar groups back lawsuit challenging ICE surge

Minnesota bar associations filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging DHS’s immigration crackdown, citing civil liberties and rule of law concerns.