Last updated: 3/02/2026 This page aggregates timely analysis from Mitchell Hamline faculty and curated resources. New materials will be added on a rolling basis. Mitchell Hamline faculty are often asked to offer their expertise, and the current moment has called for many of them to help provide information and clarify quickly escalating situations as people ask- what is going on? This page will offer our faculty media appearances in one place, along with educational resources from Mitchell Hamline faculty and other trusted sources in the community.
This content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. Individuals with specific legal questions about immigration enforcement should consult a qualified attorney. The views expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Law Professors Explain: Videos
Below are a series of videos of Mitchell Hamline professors interviewing one another, accompanied by supporting resources.
Statement from Mitchell Hamline School of Law Faculty
Members of the faculty have written and signed a statement about the federal enforcement surge.
Outside Resources
- MSBA Resources for Attorneys
- MN Council of Nonprofit Resources
- Advocates for Human Rights Legal Help
- ACLU – Protesters’ Rights
- ACLU Form to report rights violated by Ice or federal forces
- Goiten, Elizabeth and Nunn, Joseph. “The Insurrection Act, Explained.” Brennan Center for Justice, April 21, 2022 (updated November 12, 2025).
- Guidance on ICE Enforcement in Sensitive Locations (Minnesota Attorney General’s Office , May 1, 2025)
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota- Immigration Resouces
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center – A guide for Immigration Advocates
- James, Rashad. “Uncovering Your Law Enforcement Agency’s Interactions with ICE.” Center for Policing Equity, June 13, 2025.
- MJF Volunteer Form
- MN Habeas Project
- Mogul, Joey. “What You Need to Know if President Trump Deploys the Military or National Guard to Your State.” Movement Law Lab, updated as of January 21, 2026.
- Native American Rights Fund Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE
- Native Americans who believe ICE violated their rights, contact the Native American Rights Fund at (303)447-8760
- NARF webinar – Know Your Rights
- National Immigration Law Center- Resources
- Protect Democracy. “Why federal officers don’t have absolute immunity.” January 14, 2026.
- National Immigration Justice Center – Know Your Rights
- National Lawyers Guild – Know Your Rights
- State of Minnesota/Minneapolis/Saint Paul v. DHS
- Tincher v. Noem
Media Perspectives from our Faculty
- West, Jessica. “Recording Immigration Agents In Public Is A Constitutional Right. Here’s What To Know.” Politifact , February 4, 2026.
- Netzel, Natalie. “A Gentle Reminder.” LinkedIn, February 3, 2026.
- Larson, David.”Trump’s ICE Squad is Murdering US Citizens.” Think Tech Hawaii, January 30, 2026.
- West, Jessica. “Federal Judge Rules Lawful Refugees Detained by ICE Must Be Released Immediately.”KSTP, January 29, 2026.
- Marisam, Jason. “First Amendment Lawyers Say Minneapolis ICE Observers Are Protected by Constitution.”Minnesota Reformer, January 29, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “United States v. Whom, for What?”Con Law Classroom (Substack), January 29, 2026.
- Marisam, Jason. “Judge Set to Hear Arguments on Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown After Fatal Shootings.” MPR News, January 26, 2026.
- Marisam, Jason. “Minnesota Lawmakers Say They’re Planning More Bills to Curb ICE Actions.” CBS News Minnesota Video, January 22, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “Inside the Nightmare Winter for Minnesota Child-Care Providers.” MinnPost, January 22, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “Courts Are Mulling Whether ICE Violated Observers’ Civil Rights: Lawsuits.” MinnPost, January 22, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “The Insurrection Act & Posse Comitatus.” ConLaw Classroom, January 16, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “Thursday Hour 1 – ‘We Need to Find a Better Way, What…'” Apple Podcasts, January 15, 2026.
- Larson, David. “Trump’s Power Play, Who’s Applying the Brakes.” Think Tech Hawaii, January 14, 2026.
- Larsen, Peter. “ICE and the First Trump Administration.” Con Law Classroom (Substack), January 14, 2026.
- Marisam, Jason. “Legal Expert: New Minnesota Lawsuit Argues ICE Violates State’s Rights.” MPR News, January 13, 2026.
Related Cases
| Title | Content | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobay Robles v. Noem, 26-cv-107 | Appendix B to Supplemental Order describing new cases of ICE noncompliance | 2026/02/26 | Download |
| Tobay Robles v. Noem, 26-cv-107 | Appendix A to Supplemental Order expanding on cases of ICE noncompliance | 2026/02/26 | Download |
| U.S. v. Nekima Levy Armstrong, 26-mj-40 | Superseding indictment | 2026/02/26 | Download |
| Tobay Robles v. Noem, 26-cv-107 | Supplemental Order | 2026/02/26 | Download |
| Judge Bryan Contempt Hearing Announcement | Consolidates 28 cases where ICE violated orders for contempt hearing | 2026/02/26 | Download |
| Hussen v. Noem, 26-cv-324 | Declaration of ICE agent on ‘drawdown’ | 2026/02/23 | Download |
| Hussen v. Noem, 26-cv-324 | Declaration of CBP Officer about ‘drawdown’ | 2026/02/23 | Download |
| Hussen v. Noem, 26-cv-324 | Fourth Declaration of Kshithij Shrinath | 2026/02/23 | Download |
| Soto Jimenez v. Bondi, 26-cv-957 | Order | 2026/02/20 | Download |
| Fridley School Dist. v. Noem, 0:26-cv-01023 | Complaint | 2026/02/12 | Download |
| Advocates for Human Rights v. DHS, 0:26-cv-00749 | Order granting Temporary Restraining Order | 2026/02/12 | Download |
| Advocates for Human Rights v. DHS, 0:26-cv-00749 | Declaration of Attorney about Whipple conditions | 2026/02/10 | Download |
| Arias v. Noem, SA:26-cv-415 (W.D. Tex.) | Texas court opinion granting habeas | 2026/01/31 | Download |
| State of Minnesota v. Noem, 26-cv-190 | Order Denying TRO | 2026/01/31 | Download |
| United States v. Nekima Levy Armstrong et al., 26-mj-40 | Attorney public statement regarding arrest | 2026/01/30 | Download |
| United States v. Nekima Levy Armstrong et al., 26-mj-40 | Grand Jury Indictment | 2026/01/29 | Download |
| U.H.A. v. Bondi, 26-cv-417 | Temporary Restraining Order | 2026/01/28 | Download |
| Advocates for Human Rights v. DHS, 0:26-cv-00749 | Complaint | 2026/01/27 | Download |
| Tobay Robles v. Noem, 26-cv-107 | Order to Show Cause | 2026/01/26 | Download |
| Tincher v. Noem, 25-cv-4669 | 8th Circuit stay of injunction | 2026/01/26 | Download |
| Tobay Robles v. Noem, 26-cv-107 | Cancellation of Hearing | 2026/01/26 | Download |
| Barojas v. Bondi, 26-cv-531 | Order Granting Petition | 2026/01/24 | Download |
| Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem, 26-cv-628 | Order | 2026/01/24 | Download |
| Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem, 26-cv-628 | Motion for Temporary Restraining Order | 2026/01/24 | Download |
| Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem, 26-cv-628 | Complaint | 2026/01/24 | Download |
| U.H.A. v. Bondi, 26-cv-417 | Complaint | 2026/01/23 | Download |
| United States v. Nekima Levy Armstrong et al., 26-mj-40 | District Court Order | 2026/01/23 | Download |
| In re: United States of America, 26-mj-40 (D. Minn.) | Letter from Chief Judge Schlitz to Chief Judge Colloton | 2026/01/23 | Download |
| In re: United States of America, 26-1135 (8th Cir.) | Letter responding to Susan Bindler, Clerk of the 8th Circuit | 2026/01/23 | Download |
| In re: United States of America, 26-1135 (8th Cir.) | Emergency petition for writ of mandamus (8th Cir.) | 2026/01/23 | Download |
| State of Minnesota v. Noem, 26-cv-190 | Amicus brief from States involved | 2026/01/22 | Download |
| State of Minnesota v. Noem, 26-cv-190 | Amicus brief from local governments | 2026/01/22 | Download |
| Tincher v. Noem, 25-cv-4669 | District Court Order | 2026/01/16 | Download |
| Gibson v. Bondi et al., 26-cv-172 | Release Order | 2026/01/15 | Download |
| State of Minnesota v. Noem, 26-cv-190 | Complaint (AG website) | 2026/01/12 | Download |
| Hussen v. Noem, 26-cv-324 | Brief for Preliminary Injunction | 2025/12/19 | Download |
| Hussen v. Noem, 26-cv-324 | Complaint | 2025/12/19 | Download |
| Corey-Gruens v. Freeborn County, 24-CV-25-2086 | Complaint | 2025/12/18 | Download |
| Corey-Gruens v. Freeborn County, 24-CV-25-2086 | Ellison statement on legality of 287(g) agreements | 2025/12/12 | Download |
