Minneapolis City Council passes ordinances to protect immigrant renters

By: Katrina Pross

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,194

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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The Minneapolis City Council passed two ordinances Thursday that aim to help immigrant renters following Operation Metro Surge.

One ordinance prohibits landlords from inquiring about a renter or prospective renter’s immigration status and forbids them from retaliating against renters due to their status. Another ordinance temporarily extends the time period a housing provider needs to give a renter before filing an eviction case against them from 30 to 45 days. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey …

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