Thousands of refugees living in Minnesota facing possible deportation

There are about 5,600 refugees in Minnesota without green cards. Right now, they're protected from being arrested and deported until their cases are resolved. But Homeland Security is reexamining their cases, citing fraud as the reason. Resettlement groups say the feds are just trying to deport thousands who are here legally. Ubah Ali has more on a newly obtained memo that is adding another layer to the immigration fight, and a Trump administration plan to expand the Minnesota program nationwide.

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• 02:37

Minnesota day cares accused of fraud in viral vidoe sue state

Three Minnesota child care centers featured in a viral video alleging fraud at Somali-run day cares are now suing the state of Minnesota, claiming they were unfairly punished.

• 5H ago

Day cares sue Minnesota for "throwing them under the bus" for fraud scandal

Video on social media alleging fraud at Somali-run day cares went viral at the end of December. It opened the floodgates of federal agents surging into Minnesota. Three child care centers from that video are now suing the state, calling the man behind that video a "troll" and claiming they were unfairly punished. A fourth day care center from that video says they haven't heard a word from the feds or the state.

• 6H ago
• 02:35

Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.

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Judge rules Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit can head to open court

A federal judge ruled Friday that Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can move forward in open court, instead of arbitration.

• Feb 13

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from pulling public health funding to Democrat-led states

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.

• Feb 13

DHS ordered to give Whipple detainees swift access to lawyers before transfers

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to give detained immigrants in Minnesota quick, private access to lawyers.

• Feb 13

Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.

• Feb 12

$27M settlement reached in Water Gremlin lawsuits

Nearly 100 Minnesotans, who say pollution problems harmed their health, have won a multi-million-dollar legal settlement.

• Feb 10

Suits against Water Gremlin over cancer, chronic illness and wrongful death settled

Nearly 100 Minnesotans, who say pollution problems harmed their health, have won a multi-million dollar legal settlement. The former Water Gremlin plant in White Bear Township released excessive amounts of a cancer-causing chemical for more than 15 years. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle explains how this settlement offers the plant's neighbors much more than money.

• Feb 10
• 03:31

Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins

Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

• Feb 9

Minnesota school districts, teachers unions sue to block immigration agents from school property

Two Minnesota school districts and the state's largest teachers union on Wednesday sued to block federal immigration agents from showing up to school property, which educators say is distressing families and disrupting student learning.

• Feb 5

Observer encounter with Border Patrol leads to court filing alleging "retaliation"

Technology is a major talking point in Minnesota's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge. Some of it is meant to increase transparency and some is raising concerns about privacy. A woman WCCO spoke to believes federal agents used facial recognition software to figure out who she was. It's detailed in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security. Ashley Grams reports.

• Feb 2
• 03:22

Whipple building detainees denied access to attorney, lawsuit says

A newly filed lawsuit accuses federal agents at the Whipple building in Minneapolis of denying detainees of their right to contact a lawyer.

• Jan 28

Attorney for Renee Good's family prepares for possible civil suit

The family of Renee Good is preparing to potenially take legal action against ICE and the agent who shot her. Attorneys sent a new document to the federal government outlining the evidence they're looking at. Ashley Grams breaks down the new details at the federal and state levels.

• Jan 15
• 02:02

ACLU of Minnesota plans to sue over alleged rights violations by federal agents

The American Civil Liberties Union is filing a new class action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of three Minnesotans.

• Jan 15
• 01:10

Judge denies initial request for restraining order in Minnesota’s lawsuit over federal surge

The judge made it clear she is open to granting an order at a later date, but first needs to hear the federal government’s response.

• Jan 14
• 01:46

Law professor reacts to Minnesota, Twin Cities suing federal officials

A legal battle has begun to try to force out federal agents out of Minnesota. The state, Minneapolis and St. Paul are working together to sue the Trump Administration. The next step could happen as soon as tomorrow. Minnesota is not the first state to fight back against federal enforcement. WCCO's Ashley Grams talked to an expert to find out whether this suit stands a chance.

• Jan 12
• 02:51

Why Minnesota is suing ICE

The head of the U.S. Border Patrol says hundreds more federal agents are on the way to add to the more than 2,000 already in Minnesota. The state is fighting back with a lawsuit. Esme Murphy has the details.

• Jan 12
• 02:36

DOJ sues 3 states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.

• Dec 19, 2025

ACLU files suit alleging ICE agents violated constitutional rights

The lawsuit is on behalf of six community members, who the ALCU says had their constitutional rights violated by ICE and other federal agents.

• Dec 17, 2025
• 02:05

DOJ suing Minneapolis Public Schools over hiring practices

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is suing Minneapolis Public Schools, accusing the district of teacher discrimination.

• Dec 11, 2025
• 01:09

Minnesota suing Trump administration over SNAP changes

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the other attorneys general from Democratic-led states, argue the new SNAP restrictions are outside the bounds of the law.

• Nov 26, 2025
• 01:01

Iowa woman awarded $19M in settlement with Mayo Clinic

The lawsuit claims the surgeon botched one operation and tried to cover it up.

• Nov 26, 2025
• 00:42

Campbell Soup exec made offensive remarks about customers, lawsuit claims

The food maker says the executive who allegedly mocked customers is no longer employed at Campbell's.

• Nov 26, 2025

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