Chilean man offered to buy his own ticket home. ICE said no. 3 cancelled flights later, he was placed in a Louisiana jail for weeks in unsanitary conditions. Current status unknown. Please contact us if you have an update on his situation. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #ICERaids #Chile

On Jan 11th, Forward Madison FC Academy player's mom detained at their Minneapolis hotel during a youth soccer tournament. She was transferred to Texas, leaving the 18-year-old high school senior alone. #ICERaids #Soccer #USL #MLS #Minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

CORRECTION: We previously framed the Silva Sosa detention under Operation PARRIS. The parents are undocumented immigrants, not refugees targeted by PARRIS. The core of the incident — parents detained 5 days after I-130 approval — remains correct. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Seeking reported media stories about this incident: Ukrainian asylum seeker surrounded by ICE vehicles arriving at work in Plymouth on Jan 14th. Transported to TX, got COVID, now held in NM — over a month. #Ukraine #ICERaids #ICE mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Minnesotans: help us build a record. 🧊 Report an #ICE incident, submit a correction, or share media not yet listed. All submissions are checked against public sources—news coverage, official statements, court records, and verified videos or eyewitness accounts. Contact [email protected].

Feb 11: 2 incidents ▶️ICE High-Speed Pursuit Causes Multi-Car Crash Outside Nina's Coffee in St. Paul ▶️Two Cooks Detained in Nupa Restaurant Parking Lot; Rochester Location Forced to Close mn-ice-witness.org/timeline#202... #twincities #minnesota #ice

"They thought they could break us, but a love for our neighbors and a resolve to endure can outlast an occupation." #Minneapolis, #Minnesota Mayor Frey

Operation Metro Surge Statistics (per DHS) Total arrests: Over 4,000 Arrests for "impeding law enforcement": Over 200 Peak deployment: 3,000 federal officers (ICE, Border Patrol, CBP) Pre-surge baseline: 80-150 ICE officers in Minnesota Duration: 10 weeks (late November 2025 to February 12, 2026)

"I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude." Tom Homan, on Operation Metro Surge in #Minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Fact-based documentation of ICE enforcement in Minnesota, from the start of Operation Metro Surge to now, compiled by Minneapolis community volunteers using a wide range of verified sources. Explore the incidents and their sources and share to help others be informed. mn-ice-witness.org/timeline

Feb 6: 4 incidents ➡️ Honduran Mother with Brain Surgery History Held Extra Days After Release Ordered ➡️Missing Columbia Heights Fifth Grader Spotted Inside Detention Center ➡️Federal Agents Pepper Spray Relatives During Arrest ➡️"Agitators" Shield Child Rapists, Sex Offenders, and Gang Members

An AP investigation published 2/8/26 found that agents used deceptive tactics in #minnesota — posing as construction workers, using fake business decals on rentals, altering license plates, and impersonating delivery drivers and anti‑ICE observers. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Feb 7 - 3 incidents IMMIGRANT: ICE Targets Man with Valid Work Permit and Pending Crime Victim Visa OBSERVER: Three Legal Observers Arrested in 30 Minutes as ICE Implements "One Warning" Policy RESPONSE: DHS Statement: Claims of "Subprime Conditions" at Whipple Are "FALSE" #minnesota #ice

A two-year-old girl named Scarlett was left without either parent after ICE detained her father and mother. Her parents had signed a DOPA form naming a family friend, Jissica, as her legal guardian. Jissica described Scarlett as "scared of everybody" except her. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Help us build a database of ICE media stories in MN during Operation Metro Surge. List, Media, and Timeline views into the dataset provide different ways to understand and contextualize. mn-ice-witness.org/about explains how to contact with new or missing incidents.

Missing Columbia Heights Fifth Grader Spotted Inside Texas Detention Center by Classmates. At least seven students from Columbia Heights Public Schools have been detained by ICE, ranging in age from five to seventeen. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

DHS: Claims of "Subprime Conditions" at Whipple Are "FALSE" This came after Rep. Kelly Morrison — a physician of over 20 years — reported on detainees in leg shackles with no beds, thin foil blankets, no posted medical protocols, and minimal food. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

An agent pepper sprayed two people who were reportedly relatives of a detained individual. The two individuals appear to be at a legal distance from the agents and are backing away when an officer deploys pepper spray. No names have been publicly identified. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

A Honduran mother of two with a pending asylum case, work permit, and recent brain surgery was arrested. After a judge ordered her release, her attorney was denied access and could not find her. Upon release, ICE kept her work permit and social security card. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

On 2/5, at least 11 DHS officers smashed the glass beside the security entrance and broke down Kyle Wagner's apartment door upstairs and arrested him. He was charged for allegedly doxxing a pro-ICE individual and posts against ICE. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

We have issued a correction for our originally posted incident: mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... Canister identified by munitions experts as Defense Technology "Pocket Tactical Green Smoke," not hexachloroethane. See full correction in incident listing.

New -- a timeline view into the dataset: mn-ice-witness.org/timeline A useful overview of what's been reported in #Minnesota by #ICE to date during Operation Metro Surge.

On 2/1/26, ICE agents surrounded the Fareh family’s home in #Rochester, #Minnesota while the siblings—one just 12—were home alone. “We are U.S. citizens. My siblings were born here in Rochester, but still this happened.” The police chief reported 18 calls about federal agents in a 7–9 day span.

In an NBC News interview, President Trump said "maybe we could use a little bit of a softer touch" in Minneapolis after federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, while repeating claims fact‑checkers say are inaccurate or misleading. #minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Review 59 verified ICE incidents in Minnesota, documenting community members detained under Operation Metro Surge — including non‑criminal immigrants, business owners, workers, and asylum seekers. Contact us to add incidents not yet listed. #ice #minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/list/immigra...

Examine 24 verified documentation of activities that took place at or near schools, hospitals, and other public facilities during ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in #Minnesota. No paywalls, no ads—and everyone is encouraged to share it widely. mn-ice-witness.org/list/schools #minneapolis

Thi Dua Vang, a Hmong refugee who fled Vietnam after decades of persecution for being Christian, was detained for two weeks, and sent to Texas before by #ice at her St. Paul home despite having legal status and a pending green card application. #minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #hmong

Nicole Cleland, a 56‑year‑old Minnesotan, lost her Global Entry and TSA PreCheck days after a CBP agent used facial recognition to identify her while she observed enforcement activity. #ice #minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Our site mn-ice-witness.org focuses on documenting individual incidents in #minnesota. For in-depth reporting and analysis of broader #ICE enforcement patterns and civil rights concerns, we encourage you to read: www.propublica.org/article/vide...

On Feb 3rd, at least two observers were detained at gunpoint by ICE agents in Minneapolis. When confronted about drawing weapons, an agent claimed the observers had been making threatening hand symbols—specifically "finger guns"—not actual firearms. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Perla Ocampo, a college student born in Minnesota, was pulled from her vehicle by ICE agents, slammed against the car door, and tied up. She was released only after agents saw her birth certificate, at which point they untied her and said, "Have a good night." mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

On Feb 1st, Jose Lozano was detained by ICE while jumpstarting his minivan. Lozano held a valid 5 year temporary permit. When trying to retrieve his documentation, agents prevented him. An immigration attorney intervened to stop his transfer to Texas. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Feb 1st: Observer Arrested, Concussion Grenades Deployed at Powderhorn Rec Center No news media has reported on this incident. It is based on social media posts only. Please contact us if you know of any media reporting regarding this incident. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

In what is believed to be the first time local police in Minnesota intervened in a federal law enforcement action during Operation Metro Surge, the St. Peter police chief prevented federal agents from arresting a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Richfield Public Schools confirmed that federal agents were present on a school bus route on January 30, 2026. Once staff realized agents were on the route, staff and vetted volunteers went to the bus to ensure student safety. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #ice

Christian Salamanca, a Colombian asylum seeker with a valid visa and work permit, was hospitalized with serious injuries after his wife says ICE agents chased him and rammed his car into a telephone pole at McDonough Community Center in St. Paul. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #minnesota #stpaul

Luis Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was boxed in by federal agents in a Minneapolis suburb on his way to work. Masked agents demanded his ID and scanned his face with the Mobile Fortify app, releasing him only after he showed his U.S. passport. #minnesota mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

In what is believed to be the first time local police in #Minnesota intervened in a federal law enforcement action during Operation Metro Surge, the St. Peter police chief prevented federal agents from arresting a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Little Canada Elementary School in Roseville Area Schools implemented "secure" protocol after #ICE agents were observed in vehicles in the school parking lot during school hours. The school locked all entrances while classes continued normally inside. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #minnesota

Our site mn-ice-witness.org focuses on documenting individual incidents in #minnesota. For in-depth reporting and analysis of broader #ICE enforcement patterns and civil rights concerns, we encourage you to read: www.propublica.org/article/immi... @propublica.org

See what's happening on the ground in Minnesota. Our site offers fact based documentation of #ICE enforcement, maintained by community volunteers, compiled from a variety of sources. Explore the incidents and their sources from no matter where you are from. #minneapolis

Columbia Academy Principal Leslee Sherk says at least 14 families at her school have been affected by immigration enforcement. She now dreads Mondays: "Each Monday comes with voicemails detailing parents detained by ICE." #minnesota #minneapolis #ice mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Two newly added incidents: ICE detains Food Shelf Volunteers. Occured Jan 28: mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... Occured Jan 15: mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

An asylum-seeking mother of two students (ages 7-9) was detained on January 29, 2026. With no family in Minnesota, she asked Principal Jason Kuhlman to bring them to the Whipple Federal Building. The eldest child broke into tears upon entering the building. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Today, Jan 29th Fridley Superintendent Says ICE Followed Her to Work; Board Members Report ICE Outside Homes. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Four employees were detained by #ice agents at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Brainerd. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office helped execute two federal felony warrants, but officials haven’t explained why four people were taken when only two were named. The restaurant has since closed.

"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." "Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?" "Yes, exactly." mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0... #ice #minnesota #minneapolis

Minneapolis — help us confirm where this video was taken and which preschool is being mentioned. It was posted on 1/28/26, and you can hear people saying, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!” If you recognize the location, please email [email protected]. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

"I Was Yelling at Them to Take Me With Him": Mother Holds Daughter as Husband Detained in Northeast Minneapolis. The woman, identified only as Jenny, pleaded with agents to deport her alongside her husband so the family could stay together. mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...

Legal Visa Holder Hospitalized With Skull Fractures; ICE Claims He "Purposely Ran Headfirst Into a Brick Wall" Alberto Mondragon sustained catastrophic head injuries while in ICE custody. Hospital records show he was "dragged and mistreated by federal agents." mn-ice-witness.org/entry/2026-0...