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WCCO: Judge hears arguments on extending protections for refugees in Minnesota facing deportation
Feb 20, 2026
WCCO | A federal judge heard arguments Thursday over whether a temporary restraining order that is currently protecting Minnesota refugees who are legally here should be extended. WCCO spoke to Jane Graupman, the Institute’s Executive Director.
Fox 9: What happens to ICE detainees when they are released?
Feb 18, 2026
Fox 9| Jane Graupman, executive director of the International Institute of Minnesota, joins the Afternoon Shift to explain what happens when ICE detainees are released, including where they go, what support services are available, and the challenges individuals face as they transition back into the community.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary generosity and solidarity shown by our community since early December. Our mission is made possible by your support. Your contributions are reaching families who are fearful and uncertain about what their future holds. Thank you for your support in standing with New Americans so they can find safety, stability, and success.
The International Institute of Minnesota is relieved and cautiously optimistic about the announcement of the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge and the removal of thousands of federal immigration agents from the Twin Cities. As we move forward, our immediate priority is those who are still detained.
MPR News: Refugees in Minnesota detained and flown to Texas are released with no way home
Feb 10, 2026
MPR News | At least 100 refugees, who are in the country with legal status, have been arrested, detained and sent to Texas, according to Jane Graupman, executive director of the International Institute of Minnesota.
Sahan Journal: Refugees’ futures remain uncertain as legal battle over Operation PARRIS proceeds
Feb 09, 2026
Sahan Journal| A Minneapolis woman who immigrated legally to the United States and was in the process of acquiring her green card was detained through Operation PARRIS, and spent several days in detention.
1A WAMU NPR| Immigration enforcement is arresting a growing number of refugees and detaining them in Texas. It’s a strategy immigration lawyers call a conveyor belt. The number of children in ICE detention has also grown sixfold under the Trump administration – with most being held in Texas.
