Immigration Policy in Minnesota (2026)

3 rules on the books across Minnesota, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Whether your state prohibits cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and what penalties apply to non-compliant local policies.

Minneapolis

Heavy Restrictions

Minneapolis city employees and police cannot question, detain, or arrest anyone to enforce federal immigration law, and…

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Saint Paul

Significant Restrictions

Saint Paul's Legislative Code Chapter 44 bars police, fire and city attorney criminal-division staff from questioning…

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Duluth

Few Restrictions

The City of Duluth has adopted a formal welcoming and non-cooperation policy: city employees, officers and agents…

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