Mail Carriers Describe Changing Routines Amid ICE Activity

Minnesota postal workers report adjustments to delivery patterns due to immigration enforcement presence.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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On an upcoming episode of MPR News, host Angela Davis will speak with mail carriers in Minnesota about the changes they are seeing on their routes amid increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state. The mail carriers will describe how their daily routines and delivery patterns have shifted in response to the heightened immigration enforcement presence in certain neighborhoods.

Why it matters

The experiences of postal workers provide a unique on-the-ground perspective on how intensified ICE operations are impacting local communities. Their accounts shed light on the ripple effects of immigration enforcement beyond just the targeted individuals and families.

The details

Mail carriers will share anecdotes about customers no longer coming to the door to receive packages, increased hesitance from residents to interact with postal workers, and routes being adjusted to avoid certain areas where ICE activity has been reported. These changes reflect a climate of fear and uncertainty within immigrant communities facing the threat of deportation.

  • The episode will air on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The players

Angela Davis

The host of the MPR News program where the segment on mail carrier experiences will be featured.

Cari Dwyer

A mail carrier in Minnesota who will share her perspective on how ICE activity has impacted her daily delivery route.

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What they’re saying

“We've had to change our routes and the way we deliver in certain neighborhoods because people are too scared to come to the door.”

— Cari Dwyer, Mail Carrier (MPR News)

The takeaway

The accounts from Minnesota mail carriers illustrate how heightened immigration enforcement can disrupt the fabric of local communities, with ripple effects extending beyond just the targeted individuals and families.