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SF 3570

Postsecondary campus access by federal immigration officers limitation provision and educational data access provisions modifications

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill restricts federal immigration officer campus access and tightens educational data sharing rules with federal authorities.

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Bill Summary · SF 3570

Legislative bill overview

SF 3570 restricts federal immigration officers' access to Minnesota postsecondary campuses and modifies rules governing educational data access by federal authorities. The bill aims to limit immigration enforcement activities on college and university grounds while establishing clearer protocols for when federal agents can obtain student records and enrollment information.

Why is this important

College campuses serve as critical spaces for students, particularly undocumented immigrants and those from immigrant families, who may fear deportation or legal consequences. Limiting immigration enforcement presence can affect campus safety perceptions, student attendance, and institutional autonomy. Conversely, restrictions may create tensions with federal law enforcement operations and complicate institutional compliance with federal subpoenas.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of restrictions: Whether limitations apply only to campus grounds or extend to parking lots, adjacent property, and online systems; how "postsecondary campus" is defined
  • Federal authority conflict: Tension between state law restricting state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement versus federal agencies' independent enforcement authority
  • Data access procedures: How the bill balances student privacy protections against legitimate federal investigative needs and institutional legal obligations to respond to warrants and subpoenas
  • Implementation costs: Whether colleges must adopt new verification systems or legal protocols to determine which data requests are permissible

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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