Resources
ICE in Minnesota Fact Sheet
Page listing day-by-day updates of ICE actions and policy changes, as well as significant events and headlines from the January 2026 surge.
Immigration Enforcement Guidance for Educators
Memorandum from Keith Ellison's office discussing ways schools can support students' communities and the protections offered under state and federal law. Offers citations specific to Minnesota law. Intended for K-12 schools but also useful for ABE programs. Current as of February 2025.
Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law
One-page sheet giving advice for working with an immigration attorney or representative and ensuring that person is authorized to practice. May be useful to give to students who mention they are looking for an immigration lawyer, or for instructors helping students obtain legal assistance.
Rights and Protections Hub: Protecting Campus Community Members
Collection of resources for teachers and administrators discussing school policies re: release of immigrant student data and what to do if immigration officers come to campus. Focused on higher ed but general ideas can be applied to ABE programs also.
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
Goes through various topics to help families to prepare themselves for interaction and possible detention with law enforcement, particularly immigration. California-focused but general idea applicable to all states.
Factsheet: Warrants and Subpoenas
Discusses the differences between judicial and administrative warrants and subpoenas, using the example of a school asked to release an immigrant student's records. PDF includes examples of what these documents may look like.