Up First from NPR ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions
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Feb 13, 2026 Federal immigration agents pull back from Minnesota after a controversial enforcement surge that sparked arrests, protests, and a deadly shooting. Lawmakers scramble to avert a Department of Homeland Security shutdown as funding talks stall. The EPA moves to undo the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks, shaking up vehicle rules and markets.
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Minnesota ICE Operation's Wide Impact
- The ICE surge in Minnesota led to thousands of arrests, economic harm, protests, and two U.S. citizen deaths captured on video.
- Governor Tim Walz and community groups say damage is deep and recovery will need federal and state support.
Fear Keeps Families Indoors
- Community groups report immigrants and non-white citizens carry passports and avoid public life out of fear.
- Organizers deliver groceries and rent donations to families too afraid to work or leave home.
Seek Emergency Funding Fast
- Governor Tim Walz is requesting emergency federal and state funding to aid recovery and small businesses.
- He plans to propose a $10 million state emergency fund to support affected small businesses.