A Minnesota Sanctuary State Law

A Minnesota Sanctuary State law would include, among other provisions:
  • Minnesota state and local government entities do not share information or collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or transfer an undocumented person into ICE custody without a judicial warrant.

  • Preventing partnership agreements with ICE, including 287g agreements, and prohibiting applying for or receiving federal funds that requires collaboration with ICE.

  • That the State Attorney General create and oversee a process to address violations of this Act.

  • Examples of bills in the 2021-22 state legislature that we support includes: HF 614 (Sentencing Reform), HF 11 (MN Care eligibility), HF 321 (U-visa certifications), HF 833 (Post Conviction Relief), HF 1151 (Driver’s License for All), HF 862 (Stopping state contracts with ICE), HF 1074 (Private prison ban).