Nina and her husband live in constant fear that U.S. immigration authorities will separate them from their 4-year-old daughter, Ayadana. The couple is among thousands of immigrant parents hiding in their homes in Minneapolis, dreading that federal agents will come knocking. On Saturday (January 31, 2026), a judge ordered Liam and his father’s release, but the ordeal has intensified the anxiety felt among immigrants in Minneapolis. The official reason for the pair’s detention was that they missed a hearing, which Mr. Torres said was a “lie”. A judge recently acknowledged there was a mistake and ordered their release, but the debacle has left Mr. Torres, a hospitality worker, devastated.

Source: The Hindu February 02, 2026 16:35 UTC