Refugees’ futures remain uncertain as legal battle over Operation PARRIS proceeds

A Minneapolis woman who immigrated legally to the United States and was in the process of acquiring her green card was detained through Operation PARRIS, and spent several days in detention. The post Refugees’ futures remain uncertain as legal battle over Operation PARRIS proceeds appeared first on

By: Nicolas Scibelli and Anshu Patel

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,858

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Rosa was unsure what to expect when she received a letter from federal immigration authorities ordering her to appear at the Whipple Federal Building on Jan. 21.

A Venezuelan refugee who came to the United States in Sept. 2024, Rosa had immigrated legally and was in the process of acquiring her green card. She hoped that as a lawful resident with no criminal background, the appearance would be a routine check-in with officials.

Instead, …

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