For almost a year, I’ve observed Fort Snelling’s immigration court. Here’s how much has changed.

MinnPost reporter Shadi Bushra reflects on what it’s been like to watch asylum seekers try to make their case amid shifting rules. The post For almost a year, I’ve observed Fort Snelling’s immigration court. Here’s how much has changed. appeared first on MinnPost.

By: Shadi Bushra

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,065

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Early on a Thursday morning in June, the waiting room at the Fort Snelling immigration court was nearing capacity.

The court sits inside the Henry Bishop Whipple Federal Building, which had served as the headquarters for immigration enforcement agents during Operation Metro Surge and was the site of near-daily protests this winter.

According to the dockets pinned to a board under each judge’s name, many were here to seek asylum — a protection that would …

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