Minnesota Truth Council begins process of documenting impact of federal immigration operations

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 572

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A truth council assembled by Gov. Tim Walz heard testimony for the first time Wednesday from people who say they were harmed by the thousands of federal immigration agents sent to Minnesota this winter.

Immigrants and community leaders shared stories, often through tears, about violence and abuse committed against themselves and others during Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS, which targeted recently-arrived refugees in Minnesota for re-verification, leading to arrests and deportations. …

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