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MPR News: ‘I’ve never seen this:’ Immigrant advocates report new federal effort to revoke refugee status
Oct 20, 2026
MPR News | Minnesota immigrant advocate organizations have noticed a growing number of cases in which the federal government is trying to revoke the refugee status of some people who have already been admitted — in some cases, years ago.
Chuck started volunteering with the Institute after retiring from a career in teaching biology at universities, colleges, and community colleges. His passion for teaching inspired him to contact the Institute to see how he could help others. Now, he tutors our College Readiness Academy students who aspire to go into health care careers.
Sahan Journal: Feds target Minnesota in effort to terminate refugee status for immigrants
Oct 16, 2026
Sahan Journal | Across the Twin Cities, attorneys and legal organizations say refugees have been receiving Notices of Intent to Terminate Refugee Status (NOITs) as a continuation of Operation PARRIS, a federal operation claiming to target fraud among legal refugees in the state.
Congratulations to our clients who just became U.S. citizens and will have the opportunity to vote for the first time in a General Election! The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. We have a voting guide with all the information you need regarding voting, including early voting.
MPR News: Medicaid access ends for 5,000 Minnesota immigrants
Oct 01, 2026
MPR News | More than 5,000 immigrants in Minnesota will lose access to federally funded Medicaid health coverage following changes enacted in a sweeping tax and spending bill signed into law in July by President Donald Trump.
Minnesota Star Tribune: Refugees, other noncitizens lose Medicaid coverage under Trump’s hallmark legislation
Sep 30, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune | The first Medicaid eligibility change under Trump’s big tax and spending law won’t hit Minnesota as hard as other states, but for a small number the consequences are dire.
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We have several staff members at the Institute who identify as Hispanic or Latino who shared what their heritage means to them and their work.
