Rendering aid, unmasking agents and education access: Minnesota Legislature hears bills addressing immigration enforcement

By: Mohamed Ibrahim

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,968

Last Updated: 4 hours, 25 minutes ago

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State lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Tuesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session with several pieces of legislation in tow inspired by months of federal immigration enforcement.

Nearly a dozen bills were introduced this week aimed at dealing with Operation Metro Surge’s impact, and with providing Minnesotans with protections and avenues for accountability. Border czar Tom Homan said earlier this month that most of the 3,000 agents sent to Minnesota will …

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