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The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of the ACLU-MN’s argument that local law enforcement does not have the authority to detain people for ICE.

By Communications Intern Jenny Portis

Maria de Jesus de Pineda came to the United States seeking refuge. Her native Honduras is so dangerous, it ranks as one of the murder capitals of the world.

A judge rebuffed a motion on Nov. 29 by Nobles County and Sheriff Wilkening to stay the temporary restraining order that requires Wilkening to release people from jail when they are eligible under state law and the Minnesota and U.S. Constitutions, instead of holding them for ICE.

The Madison Lake Police Chief is supposed to represent and serve a diverse community. The ACLU is calling for him to be investigated for the video he posted on Facebook. A police chief is given tremendous power,  they carry a weapon and should be a neutral law enforcement officer who serves and protects the entire community. 

Myriam was rear-ended. She had her insurance information and a photo I.D. But instead of helping her, Coon Rapids police booked her and called ICE.

Sonia is a 26-year-old Minnesotan and DACA recipient. She was born in Mexico and has lived in Minnesota since she was 10-years-old. To protect her privacy, Sonia has requested to withhold her last name. 

I'm seeking justice. Not just for me, but for the next young man Officer Joswiak and Sgt. Gaul pull over. 

Nearly a year ago, I walked into what I thought was a routine check-in with immigration. My wife and children came with me (we were going to go to the Minnesota State Fair afterwards). But when two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents came and took me aside, I knew what was next. My wife and my kids stared at me through the glass, speechless. No words, just tears. I looked back at them, just as hopeless as they were.I would not return home to them for another 346 days.I was born in a refugee camp in Thailand after my family fled Cambodia. My family came t