Refugees challenge Trump administration detention policy in Minnesota
Jan 9, 2026 · Minnesota, MN
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The Department of Homeland Security announced Operation PARRIS on January 9, 2026, targeting up to 5,600 lawfully admitted refugees in Minnesota for investigation. Following this announcement, lawfully present refugees including families and children were subjected to warrantless arrests, unauthorized detention, and coercive interrogation. IRAP filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of refugees seeking to end DHS's illegal policy of arresting and detaining lawfully present refugees who have not yet obtained LPR status.
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