{"id":2539,"date":"2026-02-02T09:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/library\/?page_id=2539"},"modified":"2026-08-07T15:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T20:27:48","slug":"federal-surge-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/library\/federal-surge-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Going On? Legal Analysis and Resources Related to the Federal Enforcement Surge in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Last updated: 6\/22\/2026<\/em> \u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Law Professors Explain: Videos<\/h2>\n<p>Below are a series of videos of Mitchell Hamline professors interviewing one another, accompanied by supporting resources.<\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"Law Professors Explain: Videos\">\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=6792f709-a2ec-4533-9dab-b40801389ded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Law and Federal Immigration Enforcement<\/a> \u2013 Ramsey County Attorney John Choi interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sahanjournal.com\/public-safety\/ramsey-county-attorney-john-choi-investigates-federal-officers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramsey County Attorney guidance sent to local law enforcement for investigating federal officers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hennepinattorney.org\/news\/news\/2026\/March\/tap-portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portal for Hennepin County residents to report misconduct by ICE agents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/Federal-Action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Site to report misconduct by ICE agents for Minnesota Attorney General&#8217;s Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=86d7ef8e-b094-4789-8641-b40c012e85bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proposed Legislation to Allow Lawsuits Against Federal Officers for Constitutional Violations<\/a> \u2013 Representative Jamie Long interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/bills\/94\/2026\/0\/HF\/3414\/versions\/0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HF 3414 Cause of Action for Violation of Civil Rights<\/a> (proposed bill)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=c35677fe-5325-46d8-8ad6-b3d80167b61a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protestor \/ legal observer rights <\/a>&#8211; Professor Jessica West interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>ACLU\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/protesters-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Know Your Rights: Protesters&#8217; Rights&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ACLU-MN\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu-mn.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/what_if_im_attending_a_protest_-_know_your_rights_-_english_-_nlg_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Attending A Protest&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/NLG-Know-Your-Rights-Booklet-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Lawyers Guild, Know Your Rights for Protesters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhsl.hosted.panopto.com%2FPanopto%2FPages%2FViewer.aspx%3Fid%3D7dddd66b-7f33-4c18-9ab3-b3d8016879c7&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cd6d7df26740d49c2295a08de626b24d9%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639056409481183556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KoLNe38H7QXuy3Wb3dQdP6L8AaEbFJiMn3YAC%2BhHkuc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navigating ICE Interactions Safely<\/a> &#8211; Professor Jessica West interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>National Immigrant Justice Center &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantjustice.org\/for-immigrants\/know-your-rights\/ice-encounter\/#:~:text=,about%20what%20information%20to%20provide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>TIME Magazine &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7346017\/ice-immigration-agents-power-shooting-force-arrests-investigation-prosecution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;What ICE Can and Can&#8217;t Do&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=54fab98b-8d04-4c49-aa5a-b3dc011239f7\">ACLU\/MN lawsuits vs. Noem et al.<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; Professor Raleigh Levine interviewed by Professor Mehmet Konar-Steenberg\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/cases\/hussen-v-noem\">ACLU Cases &#8211; Hussen v. Noem<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=2494db6e-97d0-4b5f-be34-b3e0016aa8fc\">Can businesses, schools, and other places lawfully keep ICE out?<\/a> &#8211; Professor Mark Edwards interviewed by Professor Mehmet Konar-Steenberg\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/Office\/Communications\/2025\/docs\/PublicGuidance_ICE_SensitiveLocations.pdf\">Minnesota AG Guidance on Sensitive Locations (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilc.org\/resources\/education-providers-and-immigration-enforcement-know-your-rights-know-your-students-rights\/\">NILC FAQ for Schools on Immigration Enforcement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilc.org\/resources\/a-guide-for-employers-what-to-do-if-immigration-comes-to-your-workplace\/\">NILC FAQ for Employers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilrc.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-08\/Know-Your-Rights-at-Schools.pdf\">Immigration Legal Resource Center Guide: Protecting Children in Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhsl.hosted.panopto.com%2FPanopto%2FPages%2FViewer.aspx%3Fid%3D4563ede0-62c4-462d-b3d9-b3de0163296f&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7C762a417e2aa2415eaf2d08de62b8bd9a%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639056742768927835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Et8LPT1AA4lvL%2BneGkh4hu1RkwxC5opFduex%2BkN9awQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Insurrection Act Basics<\/a> &#8211; Professor Peter Larsen interviewed by Professor Brad Colbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/insurrection-act-explained\">Brennan Center \u2013 \u201cThe Insurrection Act, Explained\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=72b0d896-a422-42fd-9a1f-b3de016236f1\">Can civil rights claims be asserted against ICE officers? What are the limitations?<\/a> &#8211; Professor Laura Hermer interviewed by Professor Brad Colbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/legal\/government\/why-it-is-difficult-sue-ice-agents-2026-01-15\/#:~:text=WHAT%20HURDLES%20DO%20THESE%20CASES,FACE\">Reuters \u2013 \u201cWhy it is difficult to sue ICE agents\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org\/blog\/can-renee-good-family-sue-ice-shooting\/\">American Immigration Council \u2013 <em>\u201cCan Renee Good\u2019s family sue ICE?\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhsl.hosted.panopto.com%2FPanopto%2FPages%2FViewer.aspx%3Fid%3Db8c800cd-33a0-445e-bd71-b3ec016b6e99&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cf1f2ae1faaed4403cd0408de68a4c2c3%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639063254026736289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FXVaQoUjBj%2B%2B7WAeCVALs8IzU5LyM5zy4c18pIBUp2Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Can ICE officers be prosecuted by state and local officials?<\/a> \u2013 Professor Brad Colbert interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotectdemocracy.org%2Fwork%2Ffederal-officers-absolute-immunity%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cf1f2ae1faaed4403cd0408de68a4c2c3%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639063254026771964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AgZzRHQQ8A%2BZm%2FjDJS2POpSi9vuksH4EfkDjUDGjP5c%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Protect Democracy, \u201cWhy Federal Officers Don\u2019t Have Absolute Immunity\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lawfaremedia.org%2Farticle%2Fare-federal-officials-immune-from-state-prosecution&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cf1f2ae1faaed4403cd0408de68a4c2c3%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639063254026794759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oQ4ADVoSuDWWcf6gBJeCcnvXZ1zKrXx9AKmJ%2FNjXMOg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Lawfare, Are Federal Officials Immune from State Prosecution?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2y36twrtb17ty.cloudfront.net%2Fsessions%2Ffa6802b8-b77c-4fa0-91c4-b3ec0159210b%2F16910a13-951f-438f-8af2-b3ec01592115-3b9935e9-ffdf-4540-9c3f-b3ec0177cba9.mp4%3FinvocationId%3Df3961be9-2106-f111-aa02-0a8e213f0382&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cf1f2ae1faaed4403cd0408de68a4c2c3%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639063254026816124%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DtnTZg3qqXmqR%2BT5lvD0LqkW%2FYTWnhdgeIiEMnQ8Shs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Native Americans, Tribal Nations, and the Federal Enforcement Surge in Minnesota<\/a> \u2013 Professor Angelique EagleWoman interviewed by Professor Jim Hilbert\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnarf.org%2Fice-resources-2026%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7Cf1f2ae1faaed4403cd0408de68a4c2c3%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639063254026838082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kRmhCXubYVnRksJr%2BS266ZbneLqO3a2IiaknLm%2Bsapk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Native American Rights Fund Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Native Americans who believe ICE violated their rights can contact the Native American Rights Fund at (303) 447-8760<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/articles\/native-americans-are-getting-swept-up-in-immigration-raids-homeland-security-secretary-mullin-has-an-opportunity-to-fix-it\/\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Native Americans are getting swept up in immigration raids. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin has an opportunity to fix it. (Brookings Report)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhsl.hosted.panopto.com%2FPanopto%2FPages%2FViewer.aspx%3Fid%3D95b5de0a-dbef-4a22-8283-b3e901075d72&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7C33ae03d73a0642abbc4808de684af967%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639062868377827826%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gRVpwEyhGSpaOpTz3xC5MCwxyC3Lmd3Fz%2Btk%2FtHiotE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Update on State of Minnesota&#8217;s Lawsuit Against Federal Officials<\/a> \u2013 Professor Jason Marisam interviewed by Professor Mehmet Konar-Steenberg\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>State of Minnesota&#8217;s Complaint:\u00a0\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ag.state.mn.us%2FOffice%2FCommunications%2F2026%2Fdocs%2F00190_DHS_Complaint.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7C156b3c4fd3d44ca24c0d08de6b447986%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639066139015988658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BdwP1B4NsTpqi6vbQRgQmUwwBa1TjJmPeN6jjJ2CSSk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/Office\/Communications\/2026\/docs\/00190_DHS_Complaint.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Federal Court&#8217;s January 31, 2025 Order Denying Preliminary Injunction\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.courtlistener.com%2Fdocket%2F72132615%2F135%2Fstate-of-minnesota-v-noem%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7C156b3c4fd3d44ca24c0d08de6b447986%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639066139016014517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iuiQ%2BixNPJ80Q%2FgSqA8QMlkW7OjWRZckqPvYxHqEnsE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/docket\/72132615\/135\/state-of-minnesota-v-noem\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=2f146d3b-3135-4ac8-87c6-b3f0013d5c52\">Second Amendment Rights and Operation Metro Surge\u00a0<\/a> \u2013 Rob Doar, President of MN Gun Owners Law Center, interviewed by Professor Mehmet Konar-Steenberg\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunowners.mn\/learn\/\">Gun Owners Caucus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhsl.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=63df98da-5626-4c4a-9619-b41301291b03\">Immigration Bounty Hunters: Know Your Rights<\/a> \u2013 Interview with Professor Jessica West and student CJ Jennings of the First Amendment Clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p>The following\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/alumni\/on-demand-cles\/\">on-demand CLE content<\/a> is approved (or approval pending):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>Constitutional Principles on Federalism and the ICE Surge in Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>2025 Hon. Steven E. Rau \u201983 Memorial Lecture: Judicial Safety and the Rule of Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Statement from Mitchell Hamline School of Law Faculty<\/h2>\n<p>Members of the faculty have written and signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/Statement-from-Mitchell-Hamline-School-of-Law-Faculty-1.pdf\">statement about the federal enforcement surge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Outside Resources<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mnbars.org\/?pg=MSBAAnnouncements&amp;blAction=showEntry&amp;blogEntry=136937\">MSBA Resources for Attorneys<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/minnesotanonprofits.org\/ice-resources\">MN Council of Nonprofit Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org\/Legal_Help\">Advocates for Human Rights Legal Help<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/protesters-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACLU &#8211; Protesters&#8217; Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu-mn.org\/ice-feds-form\/\">ACLU Form to report rights violated by Ice or federal forces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/insurrection-act-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goiten, Elizabeth and Nunn, Joseph. &#8220;The Insurrection Act, Explained.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>Brennan Center for Justice<\/em>, April 21, 2022 (updated November 12, 2025).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/Office\/Communications\/2025\/docs\/PublicGuidance_ICE_SensitiveLocations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on ICE Enforcement in Sensitive Locations<\/a>\u00a0(Minnesota Attorney General&#8217;s Office , May 1, 2025)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilcm.org\/immigration-resources\/\">Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota- Immigration Resouces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.ilrc.org\/publications\/guide-immigration-advocates-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigrant Legal Resource Center &#8211; A guide for Immigration Advocates<\/a><\/li>\n<li>James, Rashad.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/policingequity.org\/community-how-to-guide-undercovering-your-law-enforcement-agencys-interactions-with-ice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Uncovering Your Law Enforcement Agency&#8217;s Interactions with ICE.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>Center for Policing Equity<\/em>, June 13, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf6mjQe5T-Gg_pFWnOtUSe-9gGYqUEwuKPn4dABcfifTNBkdA\/viewform\">MJF Volunteer Form <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\/so\/node\/5677\">MN Habeas Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mogul, Joey.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movementlawlab.org\/nationalguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;What You Need to Know if President Trump Deploys the Military or National Guard to Your State.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>Movement Law Lab<\/em>, updated as of January 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnarf.org%2Fice-resources-2026%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison.burke%40mitchellhamline.edu%7C705b519ca25d442a795308de650a3ecd%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639059291866776809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=n61bt%2F7mydT525y9cbbiNL9w8cYzQBDuLngwR06OCMg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Native American Rights Fund Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE<\/a>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>Native Americans who believe ICE violated their rights, contact the Native American Rights Fund at (303)447-8760<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rJfq_mC5dTU&amp;t=3s\">NARF webinar &#8211; Know Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilc.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Immigration Law Center- Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/protectdemocracy.org\/work\/federal-officers-absolute-immunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protect Democracy. &#8220;Why federal officers don&#8217;t have absolute immunity.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0January 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantjustice.org\/for-immigrants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Immigration Justice Center &#8211; Know Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlg.org\/know-your-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Lawyers Guild &#8211; Know Your Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.state.mn.us\/Office\/Communications\/2026\/01\/12_ICE.asp?bbeml=tp-6Omy4hJ7zUirsdV1KuBkEQ.jNOEtRjOh_UWX5DN6krsGKA.rq89xjcOTaUWCCw0fcidlCw.lDA6FkPMyC0G3b3HmsGAdWw\">State of Minnesota\/Minneapolis\/Saint Paul v. DHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/cases\/federal\/appellate-courts\/ca8\/26-1105\/26-1105-2026-01-26.html\">Tincher v. Noem<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Media Perspectives from our Faculty<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Colbert, Brad. &#8220;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/case-dismissals-hastened-plea-deals-follow-us-attorney-staffing-exodus-in-minnesota\/601579371. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startribune.com%2Fcase-dismissals-hastened-plea-deals-follow-us-attorney-staffing-exodus-in-minnesota%2F601579371&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTammy.Oltz%40MitchellHamline.edu%7C9a71d936b6dd4d61118f08de85ef10d4%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639095458997223323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jgNpAVeKZbsqj%2FucUAyNRPlV9PHklCYHpdYseSGHwgw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Case dismissals, hastened plea deals follow U.S. Attorney staffing exodus in Minnesota<\/a>.&#8221; Minnesota Star Tribune, February 12, 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Marisam, Jason. &#8220;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.kaxe.org\/minnesota-news\/2026-02-11\/legal-voices-minnesota-is-at-the-center-of-a-constitutional-stress-test. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaxe.org%2Fminnesota-news%2F2026-02-11%2Flegal-voices-minnesota-is-at-the-center-of-a-constitutional-stress-test&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTammy.Oltz%40MitchellHamline.edu%7C9a71d936b6dd4d61118f08de85ef10d4%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639095458997255875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=azzBH%2Fu7G8imn%2FiehLwvl6FdeZq6lynljO0XW2Xyy94%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Legal voices: Minnesota is at the center of a constitutional stress test<\/a>.&#8221; KAXE\/KBXE Radio, February 11, 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Hermer, Laura &amp; Hilbert, Jim.<b>\u00a0<\/b>&#8220;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/nonprofitquarterly.org\/nonprofits-can-help-fight-trumps-persecution-of-immigrants\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnonprofitquarterly.org%2Fnonprofits-can-help-fight-trumps-persecution-of-immigrants%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTammy.Oltz%40MitchellHamline.edu%7C9a71d936b6dd4d61118f08de85ef10d4%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639095458997277146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WIK3U4KwrBhvBMcTk7DhQVgs%2FpYlS7AG8lyeuRmrm60%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Nonprofits Can Help Fight Trump\u2019s Persecution of Immigrants<\/a>.&#8221; Nonprofit Quarterly, February 11, 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Levine, Raleigh. &#8220;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/article\/news\/local\/ice-in-minnesota\/man-online-threats-federal-immigration-agents-arrest\/89-fc14c904-1ddf-4c15-b281-8e10a762a608. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kare11.com%2Farticle%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fice-in-minnesota%2Fman-online-threats-federal-immigration-agents-arrest%2F89-fc14c904-1ddf-4c15-b281-8e10a762a608&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTammy.Oltz%40MitchellHamline.edu%7C9a71d936b6dd4d61118f08de85ef10d4%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639095458997298071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FTngPSgnfrT52R173gvfPksCF%2FWQAdiQlszD5Wya1Dk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">Federal authorities arrests Minneapolis man accused of making online threats against federal immigration agents<\/a>.&#8221; KARE 11 News, February 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Marisam, Jason.<b>\u00a0<\/b>&#8220;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/gop-bill-aims-to-force-minnesota-into-handing-over-voter-rolls-to-federal-government\/601576016. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startribune.com%2Fgop-bill-aims-to-force-minnesota-into-handing-over-voter-rolls-to-federal-government%2F601576016&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTammy.Oltz%40MitchellHamline.edu%7C9a71d936b6dd4d61118f08de85ef10d4%7Cc78e5de1c8804d42ad2777da50fda66a%7C0%7C0%7C639095458997319394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KV76CakCatXbVTq1ezuwy56QNY4K78BukzB0JjSou68%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">GOP bill aims to force Minnesota to hand over voter rolls to federal government<\/a>.&#8221; Minnesota Star Tribune, February 4, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>West, Jessica. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.politifact.com\/article\/2026\/feb\/04\/recording-ICE-legal-rights-immigration\/\">Recording Immigration Agents In Public Is A Constitutional Right. Here\u2019s What To Know<\/a>.\u201d Politifact , February 4, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Netzel, Natalie. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7420219413418762240\/\">&#8220;A Gentle Reminder.&#8221;<\/a> \u00a0LinkedIn, February 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larson, David.&#8221;<a title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4QATAXaOsZs\">Trump&#8217;s ICE Squad is Murdering US Citizens<\/a>.&#8221; <em>Think Tech Hawaii<\/em>, January 30, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>West, Jessica. <a href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/kstp-news\/top-news\/a-federal-judge-rules-lawful-refugees-detained-by-ice-have-to-be-released-immediately\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Federal Judge Rules Lawful Refugees Detained by ICE Must Be Released Immediately.&#8221;<\/a><em>KSTP<\/em>, January 29, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Marisam, Jason. <a href=\"https:\/\/minnesotareformer.com\/2026\/01\/29\/first-amendment-lawyers-say-minneapolis-ice-observers-are-protected-by-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;First Amendment Lawyers Say Minneapolis ICE Observers Are Protected by Constitution.&#8221;<\/a><em>Minnesota Reformer<\/em>, January 29, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter. <a href=\"https:\/\/conlawclassroom.substack.com\/p\/united-states-v-whom-for-what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;United States v. Whom, for What?&#8221;<\/a><em>Con Law Classroom (Substack)<\/em>, January 29, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Marisam, Jason. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2026\/01\/26\/judge-set-to-hear-arguments-on-minnesotas-immigration-crackdown-after-fatal-shootings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Judge Set to Hear Arguments on Minnesota&#8217;s Immigration Crackdown After Fatal Shootings.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>MPR News<\/em>, January 26, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Marisam, Jason. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/video\/minnesota-lawmakers-say-theyre-planning-more-bills-to-curb-ice-actions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Minnesota Lawmakers Say They&#8217;re Planning More Bills to Curb ICE Actions.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>CBS News Minnesota Video<\/em>, January 22, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnpost.com\/state-government\/2026\/01\/inside-the-nightmare-winter-for-minnesota-child-care-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Inside the Nightmare Winter for Minnesota Child-Care Providers.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>MinnPost<\/em>, January 22, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnpost.com\/metro\/2026\/01\/courts-are-mulling-whether-ice-violated-observers-civil-rights-lawsuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Courts Are Mulling Whether ICE Violated Observers&#8217; Civil Rights: Lawsuits.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>MinnPost<\/em>, January 22, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter. <a href=\"https:\/\/conlawclassroom.substack.com\/p\/the-insurrection-act-posse-comitatus?utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;The Insurrection Act &amp; Posse Comitatus.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>ConLaw Classroom<\/em>, January 16, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter. <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/thursday-hour-1-we-need-to-find-a-better-way-what\/id1632029791?i=1000745354767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>&#8220;Thursday Hour 1 &#8211; &#8216;We Need to Find a Better Way, What\u2026'&#8221;<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<em>Apple Podcasts<\/em>, January 15, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larson, David. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8qW_LObRoZ8?si=gSIJ3ARH6RuwIRZB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Trump&#8217;s Power Play, Who&#8217;s Applying the Brakes.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>Think Tech Hawaii<\/em>, January 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Larsen, Peter. <a href=\"https:\/\/conlawclassroom.substack.com\/p\/ice-and-the-first-trump-administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;ICE and the First Trump Administration.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>Con Law Classroom (Substack)<\/em>, January 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Marisam, Jason. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2026\/01\/12\/legal-expert-new-minnesota-lawsuit-argues-ice-violates-states-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Legal Expert: New Minnesota Lawsuit Argues ICE Violates State&#8217;s Rights.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0<em>MPR News<\/em>, January 13, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Metro Surge Litigation Tracker and Document Repository<\/h2>\n<p>Many Twin Cities&#8217; residents have been troubled by the misconduct of DHS agents during Operation Metro Surge and the subsequent lack of accountability. That is understandable given the refusal of the Federal government to cooperate in any such investigations as well as the generally slow pace of legal mechanisms. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/library\/metro-surge-litigation-and-associated-documents\/\">Metro Surge Litigation and Associated Documents<\/a> page, we have listed the criminal cases that have been brought against DHS agents for their conduct during Metro Surge as well as the ongoing investigations that may lead to criminal cases in the future. We hope this provides some hope and demonstrates that while progress has been slow it has not stalled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: 6\/22\/2026 \u00a0 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 &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/library\/federal-surge-resources\/\" class=\"more-link\">What is Going On? 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