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ICE crackdown leaves many international adoptees scrambling to prove their citizenship
By Anna Lee at Sahan Journal
· July 13, 2026
· 9 min read
It was a chilly January morning when a group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walked into a Hennepin County clinic and started asking about employee Hannah Beyers.
The officers did not explain why they were asking and left when they realized it was Beyers’ day off. After sh...
Key takeaway According to some estimates, about 200,000 internationally adopted people in the U.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The ICE crackdown on international adoptees has significant implications for the Minneapolis community, where many adoptees have made their homes. As the story of Hannah Beyers illustrates, the threat of racial profiling and deportation is a constant fear, even for those who have lived in the US for most of their lives. Minnesota's history of international adoption is notable, with many families in the Twin Cities having adopted children from countries like South Korea. The fact that an estimated 200,000 internationally adopted people in the US lack citizenship highlights a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. The local community must come together to support adoptees like Beyers, who are facing uncertainty and fear due to the immigration crackdown. By providing resources and advocacy, Minneapolis can help ensure that its residents, regardless of their country of birth, feel safe and valued.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 9 min
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The officers did not explain why they were asking and left when they realized it was Beyers’ day off. After sh...
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