Minnesota Senate approves rental assistance for people impacted by immigration surge

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 501

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Democrats in the Minnesota Senate approved $40 million in emergency rental assistance to those who lost wages during Operation Metro Surge and are having difficulty paying their bills, but the bill is unlikely to pass the deadlocked House.

Senate Democrats are responding to the crisis caused by the surge of 3,000 federal immigration agents in Minnesota, when people were afraid to leave their homes, encounter federal agents and risk detainment.

“Putting the resources that we …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us