Minneapolis residents, including former immigration hardliners, sheltered immigrant children separated during a federal crackdown involving over 3,000 arrests.

During a federal immigration crackdown in January 2026 that resulted in over 2,000 agents and over 3,000 arrests, Minneapolis residents organized grassroots efforts to provide shelter for immigrant children who had been separated from their parents. Community members, including former proponents of stringent immigration laws, assisted in the relocation of children—some U.S. citizens—to safe houses, offering housing, food, and psychological support. Particularly after agents conducted warrantless home raids, which sparked widespread fear and solidarity among neighbors, the actions reflect growing local resistance to aggressive enforcement.