Fact Check: Are Minnesota Officials Refusing to Turn Detained Immigrants Over to ICE?

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Claimant: Donald Trump and Trump Administration Officials


Claim: Minnesota officials are withholding detained immigrants from ICE and refusing to cooperate.


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: Minnesota state prisons do cooperate with ICE and honor immigration detainers. While Minneapolis and some local jurisdictions limit cooperation under sanctuary-style policies, state officials do not block ICE transfers. Claims that large numbers of detainees are being withheld are exaggerated or unsupported.


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Date: 02/01/2026


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Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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