Recent operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota have instilled fear and intimidation among health care workers and patients, leading to significant concerns about public health and mental well-being. Medical professionals in the Twin Cities are warning of lasting health effects as undocumented individuals avoid seeking necessary care, opting instead to go underground. Reports highlight the challenging environment in hospitals where caregivers feel pressured by the presence of ICE. Columnists and health organizations are advocating for protections for undocumented patients, stressing that fear undermines mental health and overall community wellness. Despite ICE claims that no arrests have occurred in sensitive locations such as hospitals, the mere presence of agents is causing a public health emergency. The situation has prompted physician groups to call for conditions on Department of Homeland Security funding to protect vulnerable populations.