FACTS: A Portrait of Minnesota's Immigrant Community

By: Amanda Week

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,165

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Amidst a surge of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the Twin Cities, stoking statewide fear as thousands of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents conduct militarized raids and make illegal stops and arrests in an unprecedented immigration operation, Minnesotans have come together to stand with its immigrant community.

Since ‘Operation Metro Surge’ began in December, faith groups, community organizations and families have stepped up to support immigrant neighbors whose daily lives have …

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