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Minnesota Schools, Teachers Union Sue to Block Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
Lawsuit seeks to stop ICE actions within 1,000 feet of school property or bus stops without a warrant.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Education Minnesota, the state's teachers union, and two school districts in Duluth and Fridley, Minnesota, have filed a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court to block immigration enforcement actions near public schools. The plaintiffs argue that increased ICE presence and activities have "caused direct and irreparable harm" to schools' ability to educate children and provide a safe learning environment.
Why it matters
The lawsuit highlights the growing tensions between immigration enforcement and the needs of public schools to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all students, regardless of immigration status. School districts and teachers' unions across the country have raised concerns about the chilling effect that aggressive immigration enforcement can have on student attendance and participation.
The details
The lawsuit seeks to stop immigration enforcement at or within 1,000 feet of school property or school bus stops "absent a judicial warrant or genuinely exigent circumstances." The complaint names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and several federal officials as defendants.
- The civil complaint was filed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
Education Minnesota
The statewide teachers' union representing educators across Minnesota.
Duluth Public Schools
A school district located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Fridley Public Schools
A school district located in Fridley, Minnesota.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
What’s next
The court will need to rule on the plaintiffs' request for an injunction to stop immigration enforcement near schools while the lawsuit proceeds.
The takeaway
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing conflict between the priorities of immigration enforcement and the needs of public schools to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all students. The outcome could set an important precedent for how schools and law enforcement interact in communities with significant immigrant populations.
