Students Detained Without Warning Shake Trust on Minnesota Campuses

Students come to Minnesota from around the world with the hope that if they follow the rules, they’ll be safe, supported, and respected. But two recent ICE arrests—one in Mankato, another in Minneapolis—have shattered that sense of security. With little explanation and no prior contact with the universities, immigration officials detained international students, raising alarm across campuses. Now, students, staff, and lawmakers are demanding answers—and reassurance that being here legally still means something in a shifting political climate.