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News in English (USA) / 26.01.2026 / 20:00

Increased ICE Operations Target Minnesota Refugees with Legal Status

Recent federal operations in Minnesota have led to the detention of refugees who had previously obtained legal status. Many of these individuals, who believed they were safe, now find themselves facing the threat of deportation, prompting widespread alarm within the community. Local churches and organizations, such as World Relief, have expressed concern that thousands of resettled families could be affected by these actions. A class action lawsuit has been filed to challenge these federal operations, titled Operation PARRIS, which allegedly targets over 5,600 Green Card applicants. Refugee advocates assert that these immigration actions are reminiscent of previous unfounded fears and instill terror among those who have followed the legal processes to seek refuge. As the situation unfolds, both Minneapolis and Saint Paul have united to support impacted immigrants and oppose the detention of lawfully resettled refugees.
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