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The history of activism and protest in Minnesota

February 5, 2026

Minnesota is at the center of a federal ICE operation and some people are responding as protesters, volunteers or legal observers. Coming up at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about what the tactics reveal about the future of protests.

ICE attorney to judge: ‘This job sucks’

February 4, 2026

A federal judge admonished DHS for repeatedly defying court orders to release detainees, as government lawyers described widespread noncompliance during Minnesota’s immigration crackdown.

Understanding the immigration crackdown: A conversation about rights and reality

January 28, 2026

MPR News host Catharine Richert explores the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions in special programming tonight at 8 p.m. with two guests who bring distinct perspectives to the conversation. Sharon McMahon, a former high school civics teacher known for her "Sharon Says So" platform, has built a following explaining how government works in plain language. Attorney Dillon White, co-host of Dadchats, brings legal expertise on immigration enforcement and constitutional rights.