Dozens of volunteers, mostly over the age of 70, offer rides and serve as interpreters Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox On a February afternoon at a Spanish -immersion childcare center in Minneapolis , dozens of toddlers grabbed puffy coats out of cubbies as parents shuffled them out the door. Down the hall, Michael, the husband of the center’s director, stared intently at a monitor streaming the building’s security footage, watching for any vehicles that might be carrying agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since January, when federal agents descended on the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge, he’s been leaving his own job early to volunteer here every afternoon. Continue reading...
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How a Minneapolis childcare center survived the ICE surge – and is moving forward
Since January, a Spanish-immersion childcare center in Minneapolis has been on alert due to increased ICE activity in the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. The husband of the center's director has been volunteering daily, monitoring security footage for ICE vehicles.
Jeffrey R. Young, the Hechinger ReportThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-20 · 11:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Since January, a Spanish-immersion childcare center in Minneapolis has been on alert due to increased ICE activity in the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge. The husband of the center's director has been volunteering daily, monitoring security footage for ICE vehicles. This precaution is being taken during afternoon pick-up times when parents are present. The center is taking these measures to protect the children and families it serves amidst heightened immigration enforcement. The article highlights the center's efforts to continue operating despite the challenges posed by the ICE surge.
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The childcare center is a Spanish-immersion center in Minneapolis.
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Federal agents descended on the Twin Cities as part of Operation Metro Surge in January.
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Michael, the husband of the center’s director, volunteers every afternoon to watch security footage.
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