Sarah Nelson
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Sarah Nelson is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Federal judge: U.S. Attorney’s Office refrain of low staffing, massive caseload ‘has worn out its welcome’
U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino said the courts have been more than patient with prosecutors struggling to comply with court orders amid a surge of immigration cases.
February 21, 2026
Still no death penalty decision against accused lawmaker assassin Vance Boelter, prosecutors say
The death penalty and questions over staffing at the U.S. Attorney’s Office were discussed during a brief hearing.
February 20, 2026
Federal judge weighs extending protections for refugees in Minnesota
The judge’s order barring the arrest and detaining of refugees expires Feb. 25.
February 20, 2026
Federal judge finds DOJ lawyer in contempt amid swell of immigration cases
The lawyer acknowledged the case “slipped through the cracks” as the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota buckles under flood of immigration filings.
February 19, 2026
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Minnesotans testify in federal court about racial profiling by ICE agents
The ACLU lawsuit accuses federal agents of unlawfully targeting Somali and Latino residents.
February 18, 2026
Journalist, activist plead not guilty to federal charges tied to St. Paul church protest
Another protester pleaded not guilty to their charges during the brief arraignment.
February 17, 2026
DHS says ICE agents suspended for ‘untruthful’ testimony in nonfatal Mpls. shooting
The agents’ statements were behind newly dismissed charges against two men from Venezuela.
February 13, 2026
Don Lemon, Nekima Levy Armstrong plead not guilty in church protest
Five protesters were arraigned in U.S. District Court in St. Paul on charges that were filed after a demonstration at Cities Church last month
February 13, 2026
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DOJ moves to drop charges against men arrested after ICE shooting in north Minneapolis
Federal officials for days claimed a snow shovel and broom attack led an agent to shoot one of the men in the leg.
February 13, 2026
Border czar says Minnesota ICE surge will soon end
Homan said the immigration enforcement operation will be phased out in the next week.
February 12, 2026
The ICE surge in Minnesota is ending. Here’s what Tom Homan said about the drawdown.
“A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue to the next week,” Homan said.
February 12, 2026
Case dismissals, hastened plea deals follow U.S. Attorney staffing exodus in Minnesota
Normally a rarity, dismissals in Minnesota’s federal court have emerged amid mass resignations within the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
February 12, 2026
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