Hennepin County health care workers say ICE presence at hospital is ‘disruptive’

By: Katrina Pross

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 954

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Dozens of health care professionals and community members packed a Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, expressing concern about the presence of federal immigration officers at Hennepin County Medical Center.

The health care workers said at the meeting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been present in the hospital, which has created immense fear for patients and hospital staff alike. They said that the agents’ presence has made it difficult for health …

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