Teen refugee detained overnight in hotel room by ICE agents, prompts protests
Feb 14, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
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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.
Timeline
Feb 14, 2026—Protesters gathered outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building to oppose the detention
Feb 10, 2026—Teenage refugee arrested and detained overnight by ICE agents in hotel room; separated from family
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