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University of Minnesota Student DetainedICE in Widening Immigration Crackdown

The detention of an international graduate student has prompted demands for transparency from state officials and intensified concerns over civil liberties and academic freedom.

Protestors gather outside the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building in Minneapolis after a University of Minnesota international graduate student was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Overview

  • An international graduate student at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management was detained by ICE at an off-campus residence on Thursday, with their identity and the reasons for their detention still undisclosed.
  • The university confirmed it had no prior knowledge of the incident and emphasized its commitment to supporting international students with legal and institutional resources.
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar are pressing federal authorities for answers, citing concerns about the lack of transparency and the impact on the academic community.
  • This detention is part of a broader Trump administration crackdown on international students and faculty, particularly those linked to pro-Palestine activism, with over 300 student visas revoked since 2023.
  • The incident has drawn criticism from university officials, labor unions, and local leaders, who argue that such actions threaten civil liberties and undermine academic freedom.