In a six-page letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin asks why U.S. citizens were reportedly detained during recent ICE raids. The senator seeks a thorough explanation from the Department of Homeland Security about possible oversights in federal immigration enforcement.

Minnesota aims to root out fraud in Medicaid and disability services, but some measures could place vulnerable people at risk. This commentary stresses the importance of preventing abuse while maintaining a humane approach that supports individuals who rely on state programs.