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ICE Took Their Papers—and Won’t Give Them Back

February 24, 2026

Throughout the course of Operation Metro Surge, countless people have been detained “despite showing documents proving active immigration cases, pending visas, or even US citizenship.” ICE then confiscates immigration documents, in many cases refusing to return them upon release.

Blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol is dead

February 25, 2026

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead outside after being abandoned by Border Patrol. Alam, who couldn’t speak English, was left at a location he didn’t know, miles away from his home, and his family and lawyer were never notified.

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

February 24, 2026

The Administration is considering an executive order requiring banks to verify current and future customers’ citizenship. If enacted, it would represent the latest plan to use private industry to enforce immigration policy.

From slavery to ICE: How money shapes Minnesota’s moral battles

March 2, 2026

ILCM’s Julia Decker and St. Cloud State Profession Dr. Christopher Lehman discussed the parallels between Minnesota's historical tolerance for slavery and modern-day support of mass deportation.
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Ten Things You Can Do to Support Immigrants and Refugees

May 14, 2026

If every day's news about attacks on immigrants and refugees leaves you angry and wanting to act, here are ten things you can do:

ICE Murders Second Civilian in Broad Daylight in Continued Violent Occupation of Minnesota

January 26, 2026

Last weekend, in their continued campaign of terror across the state, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) murdered another civilian.

ILCM Stands in Solidarity with ICE Out of Minnesota

January 22, 2026

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) supports the ICE Out of Minnesota movement on Friday, January 23, 2026.

ICE Terrorizes Communities Across Minnesota, Murders Minneapolis Woman

January 8, 2026
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) strongly condemns the horrific violence perpetuated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Targeted ICE Enforcement of Somali Community in Minnesota Is Racist and Islamophobic

December 3, 2025

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota condemns the racist and Islamophobic actions of the Trump administration.

Supreme Court Opens Door for Racial Profiling 

September 10, 2025

On September 8, the Supreme Court allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue their unlawful actions in Los Angeles.