Sanctuary State | Audacy

Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the first to testify, rejected the assertion that Minnesota is a sanctuary state

June 12, 2025
Governors Walz (MN), Pritzker (IL) and Hochul (NY) testify before House Oversight Committee about sanctuary policies "Enforcing immigration law is not the role of local and state governments," Walz told the committee

June 12, 2025
Trump administration increases pressure on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing The State of Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul and many counties across the state are listed on the DHS website

May 30, 2025
Republican lawmakers proposing a bill that would crack down on so called "sanctuary communities" in Minnesota Bill faces an uphill battle thanks to a tie in the House requiring bipartisan support plus a DFL-controlled Senate

March 12, 2025
Trans community "scared" after President's executive orders target gender rights "This negative attention we expected, but it's much more difficult to see it happen," says MN Rep. Leigh Finke

January 30, 2025