Sun Mar 30 02:36:32 UTC 2025: ## Minnesota University Student Detained by ICE
**Minneapolis, MN –** A graduate student at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus is being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), university officials confirmed this week. The student, whose identity has not been released, was detained Thursday at an off-campus residence. The university described the situation as “deeply concerning” and stated that they were not notified in advance of the detention and did not share any information with federal authorities.
The reason for the student’s detention remains unclear. ICE has not yet responded to requests for comment. The university is providing the student with legal assistance and support services.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his concern on X (formerly Twitter), stating he is in contact with the Department of Homeland Security and demanding answers. He highlighted the importance of the University of Minnesota as a center for international education and research, emphasizing the need for clarity regarding the detention of visa-holding students. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of international students in the U.S.
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