Immigration Resources

POST DATE: January 14, 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When are St. Anthony Police Department officers present?
If officers are present, it is for public safety purposes only, such as maintaining peace, managing traffic, or responding to emergencies.

Will St. Anthony Police Officers ask about immigration status?
No. Officers will never ask about immigration status.

When should residents call 9-1-1?
If a resident feels they are in danger, they should call 9-1-1.

If the SAPD knows a person is undocumented, do they share the information to ICE or other Federal agencies?
No.

Does SAPD participate in federal activity to take undocumented residents from their homes, schools, work, or other public spaces into custody?
No.

If ICE or other federal agencies identify an undocumented person in the city, does SAPD detain and hold that person until federal agents arrive?
Minnesota law enforcement agencies operate under the same legal framework, and the Minnesota Attorney General has issued guidance reinforcing that local police do not have the authority to enforce civil immigration law and may not detain individuals based solely on status or an ICE detainer without a judicial warrant or separate criminal charges. Our policies and practices are aligned with this guidance.

If a person knows of an undocumented individual in the city and calls SAPD, will they detain the person and contact ICE or other federal agencies?
No. SAPD only intervenes in serious incidents that can lead to arrest for criminal incidents.

TO LOCATE SOMEONE IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION CUSTODY:

• Link to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Locator System: https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search 
• Email St. Paul ICE for help locating a detainee: stpaul.outreach@ice.dhs.gov 
• Call U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar's office for help: 612-332-1272

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

St. Anthony Police Department Policy
Minnesota Attorney General Guidance