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Teen refugee detained overnight in hotel room by ICE agents, prompts protests

Feb 14, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN

Teen refugee detained overnight in hotel room by ICE agents, prompts protests

A teenage girl who entered the United States as a refugee was arrested and detained overnight by ICE agents in a hotel room in Minneapolis. According to her allegations, immigration authorities separated her from her family and forced her to share a room with federal agents during the detention. The incident prompted protests outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, with demonstrators opposing the enforcement action.

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Feb 14, 2026Protesters gathered outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building to oppose the detention
Feb 10, 2026Teenage refugee arrested and detained overnight by ICE agents in hotel room; separated from family

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