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Minnesota School Districts Seek Emergency Order to Halt Immigration Enforcement Near Schools
Fridley, Duluth, and teachers union file lawsuit arguing federal agents near campuses are devastating attendance and funding
Feb. 24, 2026 at 6:07pm
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Two Minnesota school districts and a teachers union are seeking an emergency court order to stop federal immigration agents from staging at and around public schools. The lawsuit argues the Department of Homeland Security violated policy by stripping longstanding protections that limited enforcement in "sensitive locations" like schools, leading to plummeting attendance and funding losses.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local school districts, with concerns that the presence of agents near campuses is creating a climate of fear that is disrupting education and threatening critical funding for schools.
The details
Fridley Public Schools, Duluth Public Schools, and Education Minnesota filed the lawsuit in early February, arguing that federal agents near classrooms and bus stops have led to devastating attendance drops. Duluth schools stand to lose $10,000 annually for each unenrolled student, and Fridley has had to unenroll 20 students since December. The districts have even had to cancel classes due to so many students and staff being afraid to come to school.
- The lawsuit was filed in early February 2026.
- Twice in January 2026, Fridley had to cancel classes due to low attendance.
- Since December 2025, Fridley schools have had to unenroll 20 students.
The players
Fridley Public Schools
A Minnesota school district that is part of the lawsuit seeking an emergency order to stop federal immigration enforcement near schools.
Duluth Public Schools
A Minnesota school district that is part of the lawsuit seeking an emergency order to stop federal immigration enforcement near schools.
Education Minnesota
A teachers union in Minnesota that is part of the lawsuit seeking an emergency order to stop federal immigration enforcement near schools.
Department of Homeland Security
The federal agency that the lawsuit argues violated policy by stripping longstanding protections that limited immigration enforcement in "sensitive locations" like schools.
Tom Homan
The border czar who stated that Operation Metro Surge, which involved a surge of federal agents in Minnesota, was ending, though the lawsuit argues enforcement has continued.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
