Minnesota officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the detention of a graduate student from the University of Minnesota by U.S. immigration authorities, with limited information available about the reasons behind the detention. The university’s leadership was caught off guard when immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents apprehended the student at an off-campus location, having not received any prior notice or information from federal authorities. The student’s identity and national origin have not been disclosed. As the situation remains shrouded in mystery, state and local leaders have appealed to federal authorities for transparency. Senator Amy Klobuchar and others have expressed their commitment to finding out more details and voiced their concern for international students, who are significant contributors to the university and wider community. The University of Minnesota is providing legal support and other forms of assistance to the detained student, and the matter highlights broader concerns over the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants, especially those associated with universities who have shown support for Palestinian causes.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/30/ice-detains-minnesota-university-graduate-student