ICE detains student at University of Minnesota for DUI violation, not protest involvement, officials clarify

A University of Minnesota student was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 28, 2025, due to a prior DUI violation, not for protest involvement, as initially speculated. Federal officials clarified that the student’s visa was revoked because of the criminal history. This incident follows a similar case at Minnesota State University Mankato, prompting concerns over ICE detentions of students. Local leaders call for transparency and emphasize students’ due process rights.