Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
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.
Date: 02/01/2026
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Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check