Kaohly Her
Coverage of Kaohly Her in the Nexus archive.
- No deadline, no urgency: St. Paul mayor on decision to clear out encampments
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced citywide encampment clearances starting at Pig’s Eye Park due to safety and public health concerns, citing over 500 police calls, including violent crimes. The city plans to connect residents with shelter and housing alternatives, emphasizing systemic issues over bed availability.
- St. Paul announces plans to clear out encampments beginning in early August
St. Paul announced plans to close multiple encampments starting August 5 due to health and safety concerns, citing incidents like sexual assaults, thefts, overdose deaths, and fires. The city will coordinate with partners to help residents transition to safer housing, providing services over the next four weeks.
- Minneapolis conference aimed at re-energizing participants in ICE resistance
A Minneapolis conference hosted by the Immigrant Defense Network brought together 250 participants focused on advancing immigration reform and civic engagement following resistance to Operation Metro Surge. Attendees discussed strategies for sustaining activism, with speakers emphasizing voter protections and the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Walz over immigration enforcement
A federal judge blocked subpoenas from the Trump administration targeting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials over immigration enforcement, ruling the subpoenas were an attempt to harass and retaliate. The judge found no credible link between the requested information and potential criminal violations, emphasizing Minnesota's right to refuse federal immigration enforcement assistance.
- Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's subpoenas of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort aimed to 'harass and retaliate' against them for refusing to assist federal immigration enforcement. The judge found no credible link between the requested records and potential criminal violations, emphasizing Minnesota's right to decline aiding federal immigration law enforcement.
- Report details racial profiling and other abuses during ICE surge
A Human Rights Watch report alleges racial profiling and rights violations during an ICE surge, which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security disputes. St. Paul’s mayor addresses budget challenges, and faith/labor groups criticize the indictment of anti-ICE protesters. The Minnesota Aurora soccer team remains undefeated in their season.
- Man facing charges for threatening St. Paul Mayor Her when she was state representative, weeks after lawmaker shootings
A 49-year-old man, Pao Her Lee, faces felony threats and harassment charges for sending threatening emails to St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her when she was a state representative. The emails included graphic attachments depicting Her and recently murdered Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman with bullet holes, and Lee’s case was transferred to Hennepin County due to Her’s current role as mayor. He is scheduled for a court appearance on July 10.