ICE detains parent at Robbinsdale school bus stop
Robbinsdale Area Schools says a parent was detained by ICE agents at a district bus stop on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 14, while children — including the detained parent’s child — were waiting to board. The district reports all students got on the bus and arrived at school safely, and says drivers are trained not to allow unauthorized adults onto buses. In a message to families, Robbinsdale emphasized that it does not collect or share immigration‑status information, reminded staff that ICE needs a judge‑signed warrant to enter school property, and instructed employees to call 911 if someone comes onto campus without a legitimate purpose. The district also pointed families to immigration‑resource links and said remote/online learning options are available for students who need to be absent for extended periods during the current federal enforcement surge. FOX 9 has asked DHS/ICE for details on why the parent was detained and whether they remain in custody, but the agency has not yet responded.
📌 Key Facts
- Robbinsdale Area Schools says ICE detained a parent at a district bus stop on the morning of Jan. 14.
- All students at the stop, including the detained parent’s child, boarded the bus and arrived at school safely.
- The district reiterated it does not track families’ immigration status, reminded families that ICE needs a judge‑signed warrant to enter school property, and flagged that remote learning is available for students who stay home during the enforcement surge.
📊 Relevant Data
In January 2026, ICE deployed 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area to carry out the largest immigration enforcement operation ever, targeting undocumented immigrants including Somalis and Venezuelans with criminal convictions.
2,000 federal agents sent to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever,' ICE says — PBS NewsHour
As of 2023, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, has a population that is 64.3% White, 18.5% Black, and 10.6% Hispanic, reflecting demographic diversification in the suburb adjacent to Minneapolis.
Robbinsdale Demographics | Current Minnesota Census Data — Minnesota Demographics
Minnesota is home to more than 70,000 Somalis, the largest Somali community in the United States, concentrated in the Twin Cities area including suburbs like Robbinsdale.
5 things to know about the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump's attacks — PBS NewsHour
Somali immigration to Minnesota began in the 1990s as refugees fleeing civil war, facilitated by U.S. refugee resettlement programs, with secondary migration drawn by job opportunities, affordable housing, and existing community networks.
How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S. — NPR
Recent fraud scandals in Minnesota involving child care, housing stabilization, and Medicaid programs have disproportionately involved members of the Somali community, with estimated fraudulent claims exceeding $9 billion and overrepresentation relative to their 1-2% share of the state population.
Minnesota Somali fraud EXPLODES: US attorney estimates $9B stolen from taxpayers — YouTube (FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
On January 14, 2026, an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan national in the leg in north Minneapolis during an arrest attempt, amid the ongoing enforcement surge, highlighting tensions in immigrant communities.
DHS: ICE officers in Minneapolis shoot Venezuelan man in the leg — NPR
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