ICE enforcement in Minneapolis is real—and because of "Operation Metro Surge," in recent months, ICE has conducted home arrests, traffic-stop arrests, and jail transfers across Minneapolis and Hennepin County. Families are often left scrambling for information while loved ones are transported out of state within days—or hours.
When ICE takes someone into custody, time matters. Early legal intervention can be the difference between prolonged detention and release, or between removal and a viable defense.
Our firm intervenes immediately when ICE arrests occur in Minneapolis.
Our founding attorney Sarah Gad (right) with client Aditya Harsono (center) following our firm's successful federal court challenge to his ICE detention.
ICE Arrests in Minnesota
If your loved one has been taken by ICE, help is available now. Call 612-412-1710 to speak with an attorney.
What happens after an ICE arrest
After an arrest, ICE may:
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Transfer the person to a regional detention center
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Issue a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court
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Seek to detain without bond
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Attempt rapid removal or expedited proceedings
Many families are told—incorrectly—that “nothing can be done.”
This is not true.​ ​​
What We Can and Will Do
We do not wait passively for the system to move. Our approach is proactive and litigation-ready.
1. Immediate custody and detention response
As soon as we are retained, we:
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Locate the detainee
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Identify the basis for detention
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Assess custody classification and bond eligibility
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Preserve procedural and constitutional objections early
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2. Removal defense in immigration court
If removal proceedings are initiated, we evaluate all available defenses, including:
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Cancellation of removal
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Prosecutorial discretion
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Termination based on defective NTAs
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Constitutional and due-process violations
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Evidentiary challenges to the government’s case
Long-term presence, family unity, and equities matter, even when ICE suggests otherwise.
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3. Bond motions and detention challenges
ICE detention is not automatic or unlimited.
We regularly pursue:
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Bond hearings before the Immigration Judge
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Redetermination motions when ICE seeks no-bond custody
Where ICE overreaches, we push back.
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4. Federal habeas petitions
When ICE detention violates the Constitution or federal law, we do not hesitate to go to federal court.
We litigate habeas corpus petitions when:
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Detention becomes prolonged and unjustified
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Bond is denied without adequate findings
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ICE acts beyond its statutory authority
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Due process is violated
Habeas is not theoretical—it is a real, powerful tool when used correctly.
When ICE acts quickly, we respond decisively—through immigration court, bond litigation, or federal habeas if necessary. Our role is simple: intervene early, litigate strategically, and protect our clients’ rights at every stage.
If you or a loved one has been arrested by ICE in Minnesota, contact our office as soon as possible. Time matters.
For families: what to do right now
If your loved one has been taken by ICE in Minneapolis:
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Do not sign anything on their behalf
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Write down:
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Full legal name
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Date of birth
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Country of birth
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Where and when the arrest occurred
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Learn your rights
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Contact an immigration attorney immediately
Early legal intervention preserves options. Our firm has proven, consistent results.
Sarah Gad (right) with Aditya Harsono and his wife, Peyton, after a federal judge ordered his immediate release from unlawful ICE detention,
If your loved one has been taken by ICE, help is available now. Call 612-412-1710 to speak with an attorney.