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Politics Friday

At the Capitol, a slate of immigration bills to respond to ICE surge

Mar 13, 2026 · 50m

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It’s been about a month since White House Official Tom Homan announced a drawdown of federal immigration officers in Minnesota, but the news from a fearful public and growing concern for those impacted remains. Lawmakers at the state Capitol are responding to the fallout from “Operation Metro Surge” through a variety of bills. They’re also holding press conferences and speaking on the floor of the House and Senate about what happened during the surge, from federal agents using unmarked vehicles and wearing masks, to whether the state should provide rental assistance for those afraid to leave their homes. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with two lawmakers about the immigration…