Minnesota immigration crackdown continues to spark fear among people in U.S. legally

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by Fred de Sam Lazaro
March 11, 2026
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A federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota continues to cause fear among legal immigrants and those seeking citizenship.

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A monthslong federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota continues to cause fear among immigrants in the state. This fear affects individuals who entered the U.S. legally and some on the path to citizenship, despite a decrease in the number of agents. The documented consequence is that many immigrants in Minnesota remain fearful.

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A monthslong federal immigration crackdown is underway in Minnesota.

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