St. Louis Park schools issue ICE guidance
After rumors on Thursday that ICE agents were outside St. Louis Park school buildings, the district said it found no evidence of ICE presence, increased supervision, and sent families guidance on what would happen if federal agents do come to schools. Officials said schools do not collect immigration status, visitors must use main entrances, and only a judge‑signed order would compel action; they urged families to keep contacts updated and consider a preparedness plan (including DOPA, reconnection steps, and emergency kits).
📌 Key Facts
- District reported no evidence ICE was present at St. Louis Park schools on Thursday and increased supervision out of caution
- Schools do not document family immigration status and would only act on a judge‑signed order; they will not confirm enrollment/attendance without one
- Families were advised to update emergency contacts and consider a preparedness plan (DOPA, reconnection plan, evacuation routes, safe locations, emergency kits)
📊 Relevant Data
Minnesota is home to approximately 107,000 people of Somali descent, representing about 2% of the state's population as of 2024.
By the numbers: Minnesota's Somali population, according to census data — KTTC
The Somali population in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is approximately 508, making up 0.80% of the city's total population.
Largest Somali Community in Minnesota by City in 2025 — Zip Atlas
Approximately 5% of people of Somali ancestry in Minnesota are non-citizens, with about 5,793 non-citizens among the 83,445 people of Somali ancestry.
ICE operations targeting Somali immigrants underway in Twin Cities — CBS News
St. Louis Park Public School District has a student population that is 19.6% Black, compared to the statewide average of approximately 12% Black students in Minnesota public schools.
St. Louis Park Public School Dist. — U.S. News Education
There are 705 Somali migrants nationwide holding Temporary Protected Status, with hundreds living in Minnesota.
How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention — MPR News