Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down
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As the Minnesota legislative session begins in St. Paul, lawmakers are preparing for debates related to federal immigration enforcement. Democrats aim to limit the authority of federal immigration officers following a recent surge in enforcement, while Republicans plan to address fraud in taxpayer-funded programs, an issue cited as justification for the surge. With a closely divided legislature, bipartisan support will be necessary to pass any significant legislation. Democrats have proposed 11 bills to restrict federal immigration officers' activities in sensitive locations and require identification, while Governor Walz has proposed financial relief for businesses impacted by the enforcement surge. The session, running through late May, will also address heightened Capitol security measures following a recent tragedy.
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