Central American asylum seeker detained and taken to Texas for two weeks, too terrified to return to construction job
Jan 2026 · Minneapolis, MN, Central America
Edwin, an asylum seeker from Central America with a valid work permit, was detained in early January and taken to Texas. He was released after two weeks but was too terrified to return to his construction job, which requires a 40-minute drive and outdoor work. His daughter also stopped working for three weeks due to fear before financial hardship forced her return. They received some support from Edwin's union and a friend bringing groceries, but Edwin said he was unsure what they would do long-term.
Sources
More incidents in Minnesota
- DHS surveilled Minnesota activists, unions with facial recognition and informantsAug 13, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
- Father detained by ICE in May, family fights for his returnJul 31, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
- Detained man files habeas petition challenging ICE detention in MinnesotaJul 22, 2026 · MN
- Twin Cities suburbs ban immigration searches on license plate camerasJul 21, 2026 · Fridley, MN
- Border Patrol apprehends suspects after chase from gas station to airport runwayJul 17, 2026 · Bemidji, MN
- Seven undocumented immigrants arrested in ICE targeted operation in BemidjiJul 16, 2026 · Bemidji, MN