​AG Ellison files amicus brief in support of a putative class action lawsuit filed by numerous refugees and advocacy organizations challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) unlawful implementation of Operation PARRIS (Post-Admission Refugee Reverification and Integrity Strengthening).

"Refugees come to Minnesota fleeing some of the worst conditions on the planet, from war to famine to persecution. As Minnesota has welcomed these refugees, they have not just built lives here, they have done so much to both give back to their communities and contribute to the well-being of our state. The reign of terror and violence that DHS is inflicting on refugees in Minnesota is often painfully reminiscent of the conditions those refugees fled when coming to our state. Today, I’m taking a stand in court against DHS’ lawless actions and for the refugees that are doing so much to make Minnesota a better state." – AG Ellison