EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 47 MIN
Minnesotans describe recent encounters with federal immigration enforcement
from MPR News with Angela Davis · host Minnesota Public Radio
Federal immigration enforcement activity has increased in Minnesota in recent weeks, prompting questions, concern and uncertainty in many communities.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesotans who have had recent interactions with federal immigration officers. They talk about how enforcement is affecting daily life, public spaces and community trust.Guests:Ahmed Bin Hassan is a rideshare driver who was questioned by U.S. Border Patrol agents outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in a now-viral video. State Rep. Peter Fischer, DFL-Little Canada, has represented Little Canada and most of Maplewood since 2013. Julie Vossen-Henslin is involved with a group of people trying to document the increased federal immigration enforcement in Willmar. She is also trying to support family members of people who are taken into federal custody.To report incidents related to recent federal actions in Minnesota, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office created this Federal Action Reporting Form.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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