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Judge hears arguments on extending protections for refugees in Minnesota facing deportation

by Ubah Ali | WCCO

Judge hears arguments on extending protections for refugees in Minnesota facing deportation

February 19, 2026 | 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.