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Judge blocks Trump subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats

It's "extremely rare" for judges to intervene in grand jury probes, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said,

Politics & Policy

Minnesota&#x27;s top federal judge on Monday quashed several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump administration subpoenas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/01/20/nx-s1-5683321/minnesota-tim-walz-mayor-jacob-frey-subpoena" data-vars-content-id="fe5b05c2-72a7-4755-8e68-8e8a5ad69630" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks Trump subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/01/20/nx-s1-5683321/minnesota-tim-walz-mayor-jacob-frey-subpoena" target="_blank">Trump administration subpoenas</a> for immigration-related records from Gov. Tim Walz (D) and a dozen other state and local officials.Why it matters: The grand jury subpoenas — issued when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Operation Metro Surge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/28/homan-meets-walz-frey-immigration" data-vars-content-id="fe5b05c2-72a7-4755-8e68-8e8a5ad69630" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks Trump subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/28/homan-meets-walz-frey-immigration" target="_self">Operation Metro Surge</a> was at its height — were clearly meant to &quot;coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration laws,&quot; U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concluded" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/docs/00043_Immigration-Enforcement-Subpoenas_Order.pdf" data-vars-content-id="fe5b05c2-72a7-4755-8e68-8e8a5ad69630" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks Trump subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/docs/00043_Immigration-Enforcement-Subpoenas_Order.pdf" target="_blank">concluded</a>.

Major redevelopment of former South Minneapolis Wells Fargo campus planned

The $100M to $250M project could bring 1,000 housing units

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A group of local investors and developers unveiled plans Monday to turn the massive former Wells Fargo Home Mortgage campus into a mixed-use community at a total cost of $100 million to $250 million. Why it matters: This is a highly ambitious plan to finally breathe life back into the 25-acre campus vacated by Wells Fargo three years ago, when it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exited the home mortgage business" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/10/investing/wells-fargo-mortgage-market" data-vars-content-id="20206e8e-9d1d-4a43-90b4-0ff178443b3e" data-vars-headline="Major redevelopment of former South Minneapolis Wells Fargo campus planned" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/10/investing/wells-fargo-mortgage-market" target="_blank">exited the home mortgage business</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="consolidated employees in" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/04/17/wells-fargo-office-consolidation-twin-cities-home-mortage-campus" data-vars-content-id="20206e8e-9d1d-4a43-90b4-0ff178443b3e" data-vars-headline="Major redevelopment of former South Minneapolis Wells Fargo campus planned" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/04/17/wells-fargo-office-consolidation-twin-cities-home-mortage-campus" target="_self">consolidated employees in</a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" downtown Minneapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/04/17/wells-fargo-office-consolidation-twin-cities-home-mortage-campus" data-vars-content-id="20206e8e-9d1d-4a43-90b4-0ff178443b3e" data-vars-headline="Major redevelopment of former South Minneapolis Wells Fargo campus planned" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/04/17/wells-fargo-office-consolidation-twin-cities-home-mortage-campus" target="_self"> downtown Minneapolis</a>.

How to vote early in Minnesota's August primary

Early voting for Minnesota's August primary election starts Friday, June 26.

Early voting for Minnesota&#x27;s August primary election <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starts Friday, June 26" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" data-vars-content-id="d1ddf47d-79f3-4ba7-bd25-dbe57dba73b9" data-vars-headline="How to vote early in Minnesota&#x27;s August primary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/" target="_blank">starts Friday, June 26</a>.Why it matters: The winners of the DFL and GOP contests advance to the November ballot.<ul><li>For races expected to be less competitive in the general election, the primary effectively determines who will fill the seat next year.</li></ul>

Twin Cities weekend guide: Pride Festival, Top the Tater Days, Ludacris

The biggest Pride celebration in Minnesota is about to take over Loring Park.

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Pride Month is winding down, but the biggest celebrations in Minnesota are about to take over the Twin Cities. The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Twin Cities Pride Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://tcpride.org/festival/" data-vars-content-id="d039eb31-a4d7-435b-9de3-c3a50215416d" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities weekend guide: Pride Festival, Top the Tater Days, Ludacris" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tcpride.org/festival/" target="_blank">Twin Cities Pride Festival</a> returns to Loring Park this Saturday and Sunday with over 650 vendors, three live entertainment stages, an LGBTQ+ History Pavilion, the 61-foot-tall &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World&#x27;s Largest Rubber Duck" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/05/04/twin-cities-pride-lands-giant-rubber-duck" data-vars-content-id="d039eb31-a4d7-435b-9de3-c3a50215416d" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities weekend guide: Pride Festival, Top the Tater Days, Ludacris" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/05/04/twin-cities-pride-lands-giant-rubber-duck" target="_self">World&#x27;s Largest Rubber Duck</a>&quot; and so much more. Free

Minnesota asylum approvals drop sharply under Trump

Fort Snelling's asylum approval rate has fallen from about 13% under Biden to under 2%.

Minnesota&#x27;s federal immigration court has rejected <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="asylum applications" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/trump-legal-immigration-green-cards-asylum-uscis" data-vars-content-id="c5ea3265-30f3-4cc2-8678-e804bb41423d" data-vars-headline="Minnesota asylum approvals drop sharply under Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/trump-legal-immigration-green-cards-asylum-uscis" target="_self">asylum applications</a> in record numbers since President Trump returned to office, new data shows.The big picture: Asylum claims have always faced long odds, but attorneys and immigrant rights groups believe the spike in denials reflects pressure by the Trump administration on federal judges, as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Star Tribune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.startribune.com/hope-fades-in-minnesota-immigration-court/601659252" data-vars-content-id="c5ea3265-30f3-4cc2-8678-e804bb41423d" data-vars-headline="Minnesota asylum approvals drop sharply under Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.startribune.com/hope-fades-in-minnesota-immigration-court/601659252" target="_blank">Star Tribune</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MinnPost" data-vars-click-url="https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/05/asylum-approvals-plummet-at-fort-snelling-immigration-court-as-case-numbers-soar/" data-vars-content-id="c5ea3265-30f3-4cc2-8678-e804bb41423d" data-vars-headline="Minnesota asylum approvals drop sharply under Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/05/asylum-approvals-plummet-at-fort-snelling-immigration-court-as-case-numbers-soar/" target="_blank">MinnPost</a> recently reported.<ul><li>Courts are plowing through a backlog of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nearly 3.3 million" data-vars-click-url="https://tracreports.org/immigration/quickfacts/eoir.html" data-vars-content-id="c5ea3265-30f3-4cc2-8678-e804bb41423d" data-vars-headline="Minnesota asylum approvals drop sharply under Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tracreports.org/immigration/quickfacts/eoir.html" target="_blank">nearly 3.3 million</a> immigration cases.</li></ul>

St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide "No Kings" protests

Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen are set to join crowds as the Twin Cities host a flagship rally.

Tens of thousands of Minnesotans are expected to march to the State Capitol Saturday for a star-studded No Kings rally. The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions and human and civil rights organizations expect the nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="31898c9e-f969-402c-bf9f-623b8475a9a1" data-vars-headline="St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide &quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="31898c9e-f969-402c-bf9f-623b8475a9a1" data-vars-headline="St. Paul takes center stage in nationwide &quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.<ul><li>St. Paul will serve as the &quot;flagship&quot; protest, according to organizers, with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and Bruce Springsteen scheduled to attend. </li></ul>

Minnesota lawmakers gear up for ICE policy clash

The ICE surge in Minnesota <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="may be ending" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/02/12/trump-ice-metro-surge-ends-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="d19542d0-dc8c-42d0-8c30-affe10acd605" data-vars-headline="Minnesota lawmakers gear up for ICE policy clash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/02/12/trump-ice-metro-surge-ends-minneapolis" target="_self">may be ending</a>, but the political fight over Trump&#x27;s 10-week immigration operation is just heating up. State of play: Lawmakers at the divided Legislature have teed up a range of bills on the topic ahead of this year&#x27;s session, which starts Tuesday.

ICE surge in Minnesota is over, border czar Homan says

Border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that a significant drawdown of agents is underway.

The Trump administration will end its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration crackdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/28/homan-meets-walz-frey-immigration" data-vars-content-id="ff685b2f-fc9e-409c-b17f-e83c299a63a0" data-vars-headline="ICE surge in Minnesota is over, border czar Homan says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/28/homan-meets-walz-frey-immigration" target="_self">immigration crackdown</a> in the Twin Cities, White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday. Why it matters: The 10-week surge roiled Minnesota, left two U.S. citizens dead and proved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="politically toxic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/12/trump-polling-approval-biden-democrats" data-vars-content-id="ff685b2f-fc9e-409c-b17f-e83c299a63a0" data-vars-headline="ICE surge in Minnesota is over, border czar Homan says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/12/trump-polling-approval-biden-democrats" target="_self">politically toxic</a> for the White House.

Homan arrives in Minnesota, but immigration crackdown continues

A major pullback of the ICE surge does not appear imminent.

The White House&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new point person" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/26/minnesota-border-patrol-bovino-leaving-trump-walz" data-vars-content-id="04e0c473-5b7f-49c3-a829-bea4b534f4c0" data-vars-headline="Homan arrives in Minnesota, but immigration crackdown continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/26/minnesota-border-patrol-bovino-leaving-trump-walz" target="_self">new point person</a> on the immigration crackdown in Minnesota met with Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey yesterday, as widespread raids and arrests continued in the state. Why it matters: While the meetings with border czar Tom Homan appear to be another step toward de-escalation, a quick and large-scale pullback of agents doesn&#x27;t appear to be imminent.

Federal agents fatally shoot man in confrontation in South Minneapolis

There have been multiple shootings involving federal agents in the city over the last month.

Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Minneapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities" data-vars-content-id="b00ffb30-1fdd-4709-8cd3-5da213d8608d" data-vars-headline="Federal agents fatally shoot man in confrontation in South Minneapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities" target="_self">South Minneapolis</a> on Saturday morning, per state and local officials and witness video from the scene.The big picture: The shooting of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICU nurse Alex Pretti" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/24/minneapolis-ice-shooting-id" data-vars-content-id="b00ffb30-1fdd-4709-8cd3-5da213d8608d" data-vars-headline="Federal agents fatally shoot man in confrontation in South Minneapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/24/minneapolis-ice-shooting-id" target="_self">ICU nurse Alex Pretti</a>, a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen, further inflamed tensions over the Trump administration&#x27;s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota Gov. Walz vows state investigation into DHS "lies" about shooting

This is the second time state leaders said federal officials have refused to cooperate in a shooting investigation.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday that the state will conduct its own investigation into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fatal shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-federal-agent" data-vars-content-id="1dd7b287-6505-4bc2-9c6a-1ebe3eea4e54" data-vars-headline="Minnesota Gov. Walz vows state investigation into DHS &quot;lies&quot; about shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-federal-agent" target="_self">fatal shooting</a> of a Minneapolis man by federal immigration agents. The big picture: This is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="second time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/ice-shooting-returns-minnesota-to-epicenter-of-upheaval" data-vars-content-id="1dd7b287-6505-4bc2-9c6a-1ebe3eea4e54" data-vars-headline="Minnesota Gov. Walz vows state investigation into DHS &quot;lies&quot; about shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/ice-shooting-returns-minnesota-to-epicenter-of-upheaval" target="_self">second time</a> this month local law enforcement said federal agencies have refused to cooperate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="while investigating" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/14/ice-trump-minneapolis-investigation-justice-department" data-vars-content-id="1dd7b287-6505-4bc2-9c6a-1ebe3eea4e54" data-vars-headline="Minnesota Gov. Walz vows state investigation into DHS &quot;lies&quot; about shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/14/ice-trump-minneapolis-investigation-justice-department" target="_self">while investigating</a> the shooting death of a state resident by federal officials.

Minnesota sues Trump administration to end "dangerous, illegal" ICE "invasion"

The lawsuit comes amid escalating tensions between local leaders and the White House.

Minnesota officials on Monday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filed a federal lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/docs/00190_DHS_Complaint.pdf" data-vars-content-id="ab63b345-2bf4-4199-8c1f-044b3d14895e" data-vars-headline="Minnesota sues Trump administration to end &quot;dangerous, illegal&quot; ICE &quot;invasion&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/docs/00190_DHS_Complaint.pdf" target="_blank">filed a federal lawsuit</a> against the Department of Homeland Security to stop what they call a &quot;dangerous, illegal, and unconstitutional&quot; immigration enforcement operation targeting the Twin Cities. The big picture: The lawsuit deepens the standoff between state leaders and the Trump administration after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the fatal shooting of a woman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="ab63b345-2bf4-4199-8c1f-044b3d14895e" data-vars-headline="Minnesota sues Trump administration to end &quot;dangerous, illegal&quot; ICE &quot;invasion&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" target="_self">the fatal shooting of a woman</a> by a federal agent and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the deployment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-e22c5230-ecd5-11f0-9143-e725e6b22351.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_minneapolis&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="ab63b345-2bf4-4199-8c1f-044b3d14895e" data-vars-headline="Minnesota sues Trump administration to end &quot;dangerous, illegal&quot; ICE &quot;invasion&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-e22c5230-ecd5-11f0-9143-e725e6b22351.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_minneapolis&amp;stream=top" target="_self">the deployment</a> of thousands of agents to Minnesota.

Ilhan Omar and other Democrats blocked from ICE visit after Minneapolis shooting

Omar blasted the decision as "a blatant disregard of the law."

Three Minnesota congressional Democrats — including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Ilhan Omar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/12/trump-minnesota-immigration-ilhan-omar-somali" data-vars-content-id="02ae71f2-a28a-408f-8cf6-5987a6fa05af" data-vars-headline="Ilhan Omar and other Democrats blocked from ICE visit after Minneapolis shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/12/trump-minnesota-immigration-ilhan-omar-somali" target="_self">Rep. Ilhan Omar</a> — were denied access to an ICE detention facility just outside Minneapolis on Saturday morning.Why it matters: The incident outside the Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul comes amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="escalating tensions and protests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/09/ice-shooting-minneapolis-portland-vigils-protests" data-vars-content-id="02ae71f2-a28a-408f-8cf6-5987a6fa05af" data-vars-headline="Ilhan Omar and other Democrats blocked from ICE visit after Minneapolis shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/09/ice-shooting-minneapolis-portland-vigils-protests" target="_self">escalating tensions and protests</a> over an ICE agent&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fatal shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="02ae71f2-a28a-408f-8cf6-5987a6fa05af" data-vars-headline="Ilhan Omar and other Democrats blocked from ICE visit after Minneapolis shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" target="_self">fatal shooting</a> of 37-year-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Renee Good" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="02ae71f2-a28a-408f-8cf6-5987a6fa05af" data-vars-headline="Ilhan Omar and other Democrats blocked from ICE visit after Minneapolis shooting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" target="_self">Renee Good</a> in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

How Minneapolis is pushing back against Trump's immigration crackdown

Yes, but: Critics say local police have been too helpful to federal agents.

Immigration

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A line chart that tracks quarterly asylum outcomes at Fort Snelling immigration court from Q1 2016 to Q1 2026. Denials exceed grants throughout, rising from 48 vs. 19 in Q1 2016 to 746 vs. 27 in Q1 2026. Denials peak at 752 in Q3 2025; grants peak at 190 in Q3 2019.

Asylum application outcomes at Fort Snelling immigration court

Data: Mobile Pathways; Note: Excludes cases that were administratively closed, withdrawn or abandoned; Chart: Kyle Stokes/Axios