from local independent news sources
https://sahanjournal.com/health/ice-agents-hospitals-hennepin-county-medical-center/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/14/ice-agents-at-twin-cities-hospitals-alarm-medical-staff
Also to note, this hospital (I am former employee) is accustomed to having patients under custody and their is mutual trust between those guarding the patient and staff. . These ICE agents have shattered that level of trust. The hospital can and does lock down securely. ICE agents who ARE present and guarding patients with appropriate warrants have been causing other patients and staff significant care issues and safety. 4 ICE agents "guarding" a patient deemed low risk of elopement due to condition. Shackled legs tightly and refused to remove for basic nursing cares. Unprofessional ICE agents.
Not just undocumented patients not seeking care, but immigrants with legal status and H1-B visa holders and green card holder, etc As well as black and brown patients who are citizens. Not to mention the incredible staff.
Its really untenable it seems.
EDIT: The hospital I am referring to is Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis. This morning, Homeland Security subpoenaed the hospital for all I-9 employees working in the system. Even though the feds have this data. Unclear if they are requesting ALL I-9 employees info like disciplinary actions or work performance. The hospital MUST comply according to an employment lawyer. The penalties for not complying are very serious. There are many hospitals in the metro area, but HCMC is the only one getting subpoenaed. My guess is retaliation for speaking out. So Shut up and put up. Or else. Are you feeling safer? I'm not.