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The Resident Solution · Directive 06

Immigration &
Jurisdictional
Boundaries

A governance framework for lawful, accountable, and verified immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

I came to this country legally. I followed the process. I believe in immigration — and that is exactly why I believe the process has to mean something. What happened in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge was not a border security success story and it was not a civil rights movement. It was the direct result of a Governor who chose political theater over governance. You do not go to war with the federal government over jurisdiction you do not have. You do not paint 3,000 federal agents as a terrorist occupation when your legal authority to stop them is zero. And you do not let your residents pay the price for your inability to negotiate a framework before the boots hit the ground. Renee Good and Alex Pretti — two American citizens, on Minnesota streets — are dead. That is not a border security outcome. That is what happens when the person in charge mistakes a press conference for a plan. A governor's job is to protect residents — all of them — not to perform resistance for an audience while the situation spirals. If I am Governor when federal enforcement comes to Minnesota, I will have a framework already in place: principal-to-principal communication, state presence at every operation, verification before any detention proceeds, and hard lines around schools, hospitals, and houses of worship. Not resistance. Not capitulation. Governance — because that is what the job actually requires.
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What It Is

Not Resistance.
Governance.

The previous administration turned immigration into a political performance. They chose chaos over clarity — refusing to define Minnesota's role, refusing to cooperate with federal jurisdiction in any documented way, and leaving legal residents with zero protection from being swept up in enforcement actions that nobody was checking. What happened was predictable: a federal operation descended on Minnesota with no state framework in place. No verification. No accountability. No one on the ground watching to make sure it was done right.

A US citizen was detained in his underwear in freezing temperatures. A five-year-old was used as bait to get his parents to open a door. In the first three weeks of Operation Metro Surge, 288 wrongful detention lawsuits were filed in federal court. Judges repeatedly ruled the administration was violating the law. That is what governance failure looks like — and it was entirely preventable.

This directive does three things. It establishes how Minnesota cooperates with federal immigration enforcement — lawfully, documented, at the command level. It builds a verification system to protect every legal resident in this state from wrongful detention. And it draws hard sanctuary lines around places no enforcement operation should ever touch.

01
Tactical Cooperation — Check & Balance Partner
Minnesota does not fight federal immigration jurisdiction. ICE has legal authority. The Governor respects that. What this directive establishes is a check and balance partnership — state cooperation with full accountability oversight to ensure every operation in Minnesota is lawful, documented, and does not result in the wrongful targeting of legal residents. We work with federal authorities. We do not rubber stamp them.
02
Verification — Protect Legal Residents
Before enforcement action, state databases are cross-referenced against all enforcement targets. Legal residents, naturalized citizens, DACA recipients, and visa holders are identified and flagged. The protection the current system never had. A legal immigrant should never be detained because nobody checked. This directive requires the check — every time, without exception.
03
Sanctuary Zones — Non-Negotiable Boundaries
Federal immigration enforcement operations are restricted at schools, houses of worship, hospitals, and licensed childcare facilities. A child should never be afraid to go to school. A patient should never be afraid to go to the hospital. A family should never be afraid to attend church. These lines are drawn and enforced as state policy — no exceptions.
04
Command-Level Communication
The Governor of Minnesota does not negotiate this framework with a local ICE field office. Communication goes principal-to-principal — the same level at which Operation Metro Surge was ultimately resolved, when coordination with Border Czar Homan produced a documented drawdown. That model works. This directive institutionalizes it: the Governor engages federal leadership directly, the terms are documented, and accountability lives at the top of the chain on both sides.
The Structure

Three Layers.
No Gaps.

This is not a press release. It is an operational framework. Three layers that work in sequence — command establishes the relationship at the top, verification protects people on the ground, and sanctuary zones draw the hard lines where enforcement ends. Every layer has a function. Every function has accountability.

01
Command Partnership
The Communication Layer
The Governor communicates directly with federal leadership — Border Czar Tom Homan or Vice President Vance — not a local ICE field office. This is deliberate. A Governor communicating at the principal level signals that Minnesota is a serious partner with a serious accountability framework, not a resistant state and not a rubber stamp. At that level, both sides understand the terms: Minnesota will cooperate with lawful federal enforcement, state personnel will be present at every operation, and any deviation from the documented framework goes back up the chain immediately. Real accountability requires real communication between real decision-makers. That is the level Tom Berhane operates at.
Governor-to-Principal · Documented Framework · Mutual Accountability
Framework Activates
02
Pre-Operation Verification
The Protection Layer
Before any enforcement operation proceeds, the state runs cross-checks against Minnesota and federal databases. Every target is verified against legal status records — naturalized citizens, green card holders, DACA recipients, visa holders, and all others with lawful status are identified and flagged before any action proceeds. State personnel are present at every detention. Not to obstruct — to witness, document, and protect. If federal agents are operating lawfully, a state witness costs them nothing. If they are not, Minnesota is already there. This protection does more for legal immigrants than any sanctuary policy on the books — because it works at the point of action, not in a press conference.
Database Cross-Check · State Personnel Present · Legal Resident Protection
Lines Enforced At
03
Sanctuary Zones
The Boundary Layer
Four location categories are designated as restricted zones for federal immigration enforcement operations: schools and school grounds during school hours and events; houses of worship during services and events; hospitals and medical facilities; and licensed childcare facilities. These are not political positions. They are human ones. Emergency medical care is never denied regardless of immigration status. No child is turned away. These two protections are absolute and unconditional. A governance framework that cooperates with federal enforcement must also draw clear lines about where that enforcement cannot go — or it is not governance, it is capitulation.
Schools · Houses of Worship · Hospitals · Licensed Childcare
Who It's For

Every Resident
In This State.

This directive protects more people than it burdens. The people it protects most are the ones the current system leaves most exposed — the legal immigrant with no verification shield, the naturalized citizen with no one checking before they are detained, the family afraid to go to school or the hospital.

The Legal Immigrant
You followed the process. You paid the fees, waited the years, and did everything right. The current system has no mechanism to protect you from being caught up in an enforcement action that nobody bothered to verify. This directive requires the verification. Your legal status is checked before anyone touches you. That is not a courtesy — it is a requirement. No legal immigrant gets swept up because somebody skipped a database check.
The Naturalized Citizen
You are an American citizen. During Operation Metro Surge, a US citizen was handcuffed and taken outside in freezing temperatures in his underwear before anyone checked. The man ICE claimed they were looking for had been in a Minnesota prison since 2024 — nobody verified before they acted. That is not enforcement. That is failure. This directive makes verification mandatory so it never happens in this state.
The Minnesota Family
Parents should be able to send their children to school without fear. Patients should be able to go to the hospital. Families should be able to attend church. The sanctuary zones in this directive draw those lines clearly — not as political statements, but as governance. A child should never be used as bait to get a door opened. That happened in Minnesota. It will not happen under this administration.
The Taxpaying Resident
Minnesota expanded MinnesotaCare to undocumented adults in 2023. Enrollment more than doubled projections. The state was paying 100% of the cost — no federal matching funds — while facing a $6 billion budget deficit. That is a governance failure. You have a right to know about it, and you have a right to a Governor who talks straight about it. This directive talks straight about it — and directs the savings back to you.
Every Minnesota Resident
Chaos is not a policy. A state with no cooperation framework and no clear lines for where enforcement ends leaves everyone exposed. Clear rules, documented cooperation, and verified enforcement protect the whole community. That is the function of government — and this directive performs it.
Why It Has to Happen

The Numbers.
The Failures.

Minnesota had no governance framework for federal immigration enforcement. What happened when a federal operation arrived without one is documented, on the record, and should stop anyone cold.
$550M
Estimated cost of MinnesotaCare for undocumented adults — 100% state-funded, no federal match, 2.8x the original projection
17,396
Undocumented individuals enrolled in state-funded MinnesotaCare in the first quarter of 2025 — more than twice the forecast of 7,700
288
Wrongful detention lawsuits filed in MN federal court in just the first three weeks of Operation Metro Surge — January 1–21, 2026

When Minnesota had no governance framework and federal enforcement arrived anyway, 288 wrongful detention lawsuits were filed in three weeks. A US citizen was detained without verification. A five-year-old was used by masked agents as bait to get his parents to open their door. Federal judges repeatedly ruled the administration was violating the law. The Minneapolis federal court chief judge threatened to hold the ICE acting director in contempt for ignoring dozens of court orders. None of that had to happen. Every bit of it was the predictable result of the same failure: no state framework, no accountability, nobody present to check.

On the fiscal side: the 2023 MinnesotaCare expansion for undocumented adults was projected to cost $196 million over four years. Enrollment doubled the forecast immediately. Estimated cost ballooned to $550 million — all state-funded, because undocumented individuals are ineligible for federal Medicaid matching funds. Minnesota simultaneously faced a $6 billion budget deficit. In 2025, the legislature reversed the expansion for adults while retaining coverage for children and preserving emergency care for all. That is the right balance. This directive holds that line and builds the fiscal accountability around it.

The $550 million figure is not a racist statement. It is a budget line. A taxpaying Minnesotan who funded that program through premiums and taxes has a right to know it exists, a right to know what it costs, and a right to a Governor who is straight about it. Hiding the numbers is not compassion. Honest governance is.

How It Works

The Governor's
Framework.

The Governor cannot fight federal immigration jurisdiction — and this administration is not going to try. What the Governor controls is Minnesota's posture, presence, and communication chain. That is enough to make a material difference in how enforcement operates inside this state — if you use it.

1
Command-Level Contact Established — Day One
On day one, the Governor initiates direct communication with the appropriate federal leadership at the principal level — the same model that ultimately resolved Operation Metro Surge when coordination between state and federal leadership produced a documented drawdown of over 700 agents. That model proved that principal-to-principal engagement works. This directive makes it the standing operating procedure, not the last resort. The terms of Minnesota's cooperation are documented. Both sides understand that state personnel will be present at every operation. Minnesota is a partner — with accountability built in from the top down.
2
State Agency Cooperation Framework Activated
The Governor directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to establish a formal cooperation framework with federal immigration authorities — including pre-operation notification requirements, documentation protocols for every enforcement action, and a reporting structure directly to the Governor's Office. No enforcement operation proceeds in Minnesota without state awareness and state presence. The framework is the operating agreement. It is documented. It has teeth.
3
Verification System Deployed
Before any enforcement operation, state personnel cross-reference all enforcement targets against Minnesota Department of Public Safety records, federal immigration databases, USCIS records, DACA recipient status, and lawful permanent resident records. Legal residents, naturalized citizens, green card holders, visa holders, and DACA recipients are identified and flagged before any action proceeds. If a target has lawful status, that status is communicated to federal agents immediately. No one gets detained because nobody checked. This is the protection legal immigrants have never had.
4
State Personnel Present at Every Detention
Minnesota state personnel are physically present at all immigration enforcement actions within the state. Their role is to witness, document, and verify — not to obstruct. Every detention is documented. Every use of force is recorded. Any deviation from the cooperation framework is reported up the chain immediately. If federal agents are operating lawfully, state presence costs them nothing. If they are not, Minnesota is already there. That is what accountable governance looks like in practice.
5
Sanctuary Zone Enforcement
All relevant state agencies enforce the sanctuary zone designation for schools, houses of worship, hospitals, and licensed childcare facilities. Any federal immigration enforcement operation at or within these locations during designated hours is treated as a state incident requiring immediate escalation to the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Governor's Office. State law enforcement documents and reports any violation to legal counsel for appropriate action. These lines do not move.
6
Emergency Care & Children — Absolute and Unconditional
Every Minnesota healthcare provider and emergency service is directed: emergency care is provided to any person regardless of immigration status. No child is denied care. No emergency patient is turned away. No healthcare worker inquires about immigration status as a condition of providing care. These protections are not subject to negotiation, modification, or exception under any provision of this directive. We do not turn away emergencies. We do not turn away children. Full stop.
Legal Authority

What the Law
Already Allows.

The Governor cannot nullify federal immigration law. This directive does not attempt to. What it does is operate at the full extent of state executive authority — directing cooperation, protecting legal residents, and establishing Minnesota's role within the federal-state framework the Constitution already defines. All citations will be verified by legal counsel prior to signing.

U.S. Const. Art. VISupremacy Clause
Federal immigration law is supreme. ICE has legal jurisdiction. This directive acknowledges that clearly and builds Minnesota's cooperation framework within it — not against it. The Supremacy Clause is the starting point of this directive, not the obstacle to it.
U.S. Const. Amend. XTenth Amendment
The anti-commandeering doctrine means the federal government cannot force state resources into federal enforcement operations. Minnesota controls its posture, its personnel, and its documentation standards. The Governor controls how state agencies engage — at what level, in what capacity, and under what accountability framework. That authority is the foundation of this directive.
8 U.S.C. §1357(g)287(g) Agreements
Federal law authorizes formal 287(g) agreements between state and local law enforcement agencies and ICE for delegated immigration enforcement functions. This directive establishes the state framework under which any such agreement is negotiated, documented, and overseen — with full transparency and Governor-level authorization required before any agreement takes effect.
MN Const. Art. V §3Executive Authority
The Governor's constitutional obligation to faithfully execute the laws of Minnesota includes directing state agencies in their cooperation with federal authorities and ensuring that cooperation does not result in harm to legal residents of the state. This is not a stretch of executive power — it is the definition of it.
MN Stat. 299A.01 Subd. 1aCommissioner of Public Safety
The Commissioner of Public Safety is mandated to "prevent the waste or unnecessary spending of public money" and to "coordinate activities wherever appropriate with other governmental agencies." This is the direct statutory authority for the cooperation framework — mandating coordination with federal immigration authorities under the Governor's direction and under the banner of fiscal efficiency and public resource protection.
MN Stat. 256BPublic Benefits Eligibility
Minnesota statutes governing public benefit program eligibility, including the 2025 legislative action restoring prior MinnesotaCare eligibility standards for undocumented adults. This directive operates within the framework the legislature established and enforces the fiscal accountability that goes with it.
Opposition & Rebuttals

They Say.
My Answer.

This directive will be called racist by people who have not read it and anti-immigrant by people who do not know my story. I am an immigrant. I have heard every version of this argument. Here is what they will say — and the truth.

They Say "This is racist. You are targeting immigrant communities."
My Answer
I am an immigrant. I came to this country legally, followed the process, and built a life here. I am not targeting immigrants — I am enforcing a process I personally went through and believe in. The target of this directive is illegal presence and the governance failures that enabled it. The verification system I am building protects legal immigrants more than any policy currently on the books. If you want to call enforcing the process racist, you are calling my immigration story racist. That argument does not stand.
They Say "This makes immigrant communities afraid to report crime and seek help."
My Answer
Fear comes from chaos. The current system — no framework, no verification, no clear rules about where enforcement can and cannot go — is what creates fear. When nobody knows where the lines are, everyone is afraid. This directive replaces chaos with clear rules. Schools, churches, and hospitals are sanctuary zones. Emergency care is never denied. When the rules are clear and enforced, people know where they are safe. That is less fear, not more.
They Say "You are going to separate families."
My Answer
Governance failures separate families. A system with no verification — where nobody checks whether someone is a legal resident before detaining them — separates families. A five-year-old being taken to Texas with his father while his pregnant mother hides inside a house separates families. This directive puts verification first, puts state presence at every detention, and draws hard lines around schools and hospitals. Clear, accountable enforcement with verification separates fewer families than a system with no accountability at all.
They Say "Cooperating with ICE makes our communities less safe."
My Answer
Not having a cooperation framework makes governance illegitimate — and what happened in Minnesota without one is on the record. The check and balance model I am building ensures that cooperation is lawful and documented. State personnel are present at every operation. Sanctuary zones exist at the places where crime victims are most likely to seek help. That is more protection for vulnerable people, not less — and it is achieved through governance, not resistance slogans.
They Say "The $550 million MinnesotaCare figure is a political attack on immigrants."
My Answer
It is a budget line. The Minnesota Legislature — including Democrats — voted to reverse the expansion in 2025 because the numbers were real. 17,396 people enrolled when 7,700 were projected. The state was paying 100% of the cost with no federal match while running a $6 billion deficit. A taxpaying Minnesotan has a right to know that and a right to a Governor who is straight about it. Honest governance is not an attack on anyone. Hiding the numbers is a failure of the people who paid for the programs.
They Say "A Governor can't stop ICE — this is just political theater."
My Answer
I agree: I cannot stop ICE and I am not trying to. The previous Governor tried resistance and got Operation Metro Surge descending on Minnesota with no framework and no accountability. I am trying governance. I go to the top of the chain. I establish the framework. I put state personnel on the ground. I require verification before any detention. That is not theater — that is what the Tenth Amendment actually gives me, and I intend to use every bit of it.
Fiscal Accountability & Community Investment

The Resident
Solution Fund

Immigration policy has a fiscal dimension that the previous administration refused to be straight about. This directive is straight about it — and it directs savings from restored program eligibility into the Resident Solution Fund to be put back to work for the people who funded those programs.

The 2025 legislature reversed MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults. That is law. The savings from that decision belong to Minnesota taxpayers. This administration will account for every dollar and direct it through three clear channels — transparently, with verified numbers, not campaign promises.

01
Resident Solution Checks
Direct disbursement to qualifying Minnesota residents — the taxpayers who funded programs that ballooned past projections and whose dollars were stretched by governance failures. Amount and eligibility determined transparently once verified fiscal data exists. No number goes on a poster before the audit is done.
02
Healthcare Reinvestment
Savings directed into rural hospital access, ambulance services, and preventive care infrastructure documented as at risk due to MinnesotaCare cost overruns. Legal immigrants, naturalized citizens, and all residents who use these systems benefit directly. The healthcare system they pay into gets funded.
03
Legal Immigration Support
A portion directed to legal immigration processing support, citizenship preparation resources, and integration services for those who came here the right way and are building a life in Minnesota. This state honors the process by investing in it — not as a slogan, but as a budget line.
1
Program Audited
Full fiscal review of MinnesotaCare program costs, enrollment data, and savings under restored eligibility — real numbers, published for public review.
2
Savings Verified
Independent verification of documented savings. No projections. No estimates on a poster. Verified figures only, then published.
3
Fund Receives It
Verified savings flow into the Resident Solution Fund — separately administered, publicly tracked, not absorbed back into the general fund.
4
Residents Benefit
Three channels — direct checks, healthcare reinvestment, legal immigration support — in proportions set transparently once real numbers exist.
Honest note: Specific disbursement amounts will not be stated until the fiscal audit has produced verified savings data. Anyone who gives you a specific check amount before that work is done is running for office, not governing. The commitment is the process, the transparency, and the intent. The numbers follow the facts.
Executive Order 27-06 — Immigration & Jurisdictional Boundaries Ready for Signature · Day One
STATE OF MINNESOTA Executive Department
Executive Order 27-06
Establishing Minnesota's Immigration Cooperation Framework, Verification Standards for Enforcement Actions, Sanctuary Zone Designations, and Fiscal Accountability for State-Funded Healthcare Programs
GovernorTom Berhane
DateJanuary 4, 2027
StatusDraft — Legal Review Pending
Directive06 of 13
Whereas
Federal immigration law is supreme under Article VI of the United States Constitution, and the Governor of Minnesota affirms the legal jurisdiction of federal immigration enforcement authorities and the obligation of state government to cooperate with lawful federal enforcement operations;
Whereas
The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and established anti-commandeering doctrine affirm that the State of Minnesota retains authority to establish the terms and conditions of state agency cooperation with federal enforcement, including requiring pre-operation notification, verification of legal status, documentation of all enforcement actions, and state personnel presence at enforcement operations occurring within the state;
Whereas
The absence of a formal state cooperation framework in preceding administrations resulted in documented wrongful detentions of legal residents and naturalized citizens, and that harm was preventable through a functioning pre-enforcement verification system;
Whereas
Legal residents, naturalized citizens, DACA recipients, visa holders, and all persons with lawful immigration status are entitled to protection from wrongful detention or enforcement action, and the Governor has both the authority and obligation to provide that protection through mandatory pre-enforcement verification requirements;
Whereas
Certain locations — including schools, houses of worship, hospitals and medical facilities, and licensed childcare facilities — represent environments where residents, including children and patients in medical need, must be free from fear and able to access essential services without impediment;
Whereas
The 2025 Minnesota Legislature enacted a change effective June 15, 2025, ending MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults, with a full transition completed as of January 1, 2026; MinnesotaCare eligibility continues for undocumented children under 18 and Emergency Medical Assistance remains available for all persons regardless of immigration status; the Governor affirms this framework as settled law and directs full fiscal accountability for documented savings resulting from restored eligibility standards;
Whereas
The Governor holds authority under Minnesota Constitution Article V Section 3, Minnesota Statutes Section 299A.01, and related executive authority to direct state agency operations, establish intergovernmental cooperation frameworks, and ensure the faithful execution of state law;
Now Therefore, I, Tom Berhane, Governor of the State of Minnesota, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of this state, do hereby order as follows:
Establishment of the Minnesota Immigration Cooperation Framework

The Commissioner of Public Safety is hereby directed to establish the Minnesota Immigration Cooperation Framework — a formal documented structure governing all state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement operations within the State of Minnesota. The Framework shall:

  • Establish pre-operation notification requirements for all federal immigration enforcement actions planned within Minnesota
  • Define documentation protocols for every enforcement action, including agency involved, location, time, individuals detained, and status verification results
  • Create a direct reporting structure to the Governor's Office for all enforcement actions and any deviations from Framework requirements
  • Serve as the governing document for any 287(g) agreement or similar intergovernmental cooperation arrangement entered into by any Minnesota state or local agency — all such agreements require Governor-level authorization

The Governor shall establish direct communication with appropriate federal leadership at the principal level to ensure mutual understanding of Minnesota's cooperation framework and documented acknowledgment of its terms.

Mandatory Pre-Enforcement Verification

Prior to any immigration enforcement action within the State of Minnesota, state personnel shall cross-reference all enforcement targets against the following:

  • Minnesota Department of Public Safety identification and driver's license records
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services status records
  • DACA recipient and employment authorization databases
  • Naturalization and citizenship records maintained by federal authorities
  • Visa holder and lawful permanent resident status records

Any individual identified as a legal resident, naturalized citizen, DACA recipient, visa holder, or holder of any lawful immigration status shall be flagged immediately, and that information communicated to federal enforcement personnel prior to any detention or enforcement action. Failure to complete pre-enforcement verification prior to proceeding constitutes a Framework violation and shall be escalated immediately to the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Governor's Office.

State Personnel Presence at Enforcement Actions

State personnel designated by the Commissioner of Public Safety shall be physically present at all immigration enforcement actions within the State of Minnesota. Designated personnel shall:

  • Witness and document each detention, including the identity of individuals detained and the legal basis stated by federal agents
  • Record any use of force and the circumstances surrounding its use
  • Communicate any identified legal status issues to federal personnel immediately
  • Report all documentation to the Governor's Office within 24 hours of each enforcement action
  • Escalate immediately to the Commissioner any enforcement action that violates the Framework, sanctuary zone boundaries, or applicable law
Sanctuary Zone Designations

The following location categories are hereby designated as restricted zones for federal immigration enforcement operations within the State of Minnesota:

  • Schools and school grounds — during school hours, school-sponsored events, and all periods when students are present
  • Houses of worship — during religious services, religious education programs, and all scheduled events
  • Hospitals and medical facilities — including emergency rooms, urgent care centers, outpatient clinics, and all facilities providing medical care at any hour
  • Licensed childcare facilities — during all hours of operation

Any federal immigration enforcement operation at or within a designated sanctuary zone shall be treated as a Framework violation requiring immediate escalation to the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Governor's Office. State law enforcement is directed to document any such action and refer it to the Governor's legal counsel for appropriate response.

Absolute Protections — Emergency Care and Children

The following protections are absolute and are not modified, limited, or conditioned by any other provision of this Executive Order or any state agency policy:

  • Emergency medical care shall be provided to any person presenting for emergency treatment, regardless of immigration status, citizenship, or documentation
  • No child shall be denied medical care, educational access, or emergency services on the basis of immigration status
  • No healthcare provider operating in the State of Minnesota shall be required to inquire about immigration status as a condition of providing emergency or urgent medical care
Fiscal Accountability and Resident Solution Fund Contribution

The Commissioner of Human Services is hereby directed to conduct a full fiscal audit of the MinnesotaCare program under the eligibility framework established by the 2025 Legislature, including documented costs, enrollment data, and projected savings. Audit findings shall be published publicly in plain language within 90 days of signing. Verified savings shall be directed to the Resident Solution Fund and allocated through three channels: direct disbursement to qualifying Minnesota residents, reinvestment in rural healthcare and emergency services infrastructure, and support for legal immigration processing and integration services. Proportional allocation shall be determined and published transparently once verified fiscal data exists.

Effective Date & Duration

This Executive Order is effective immediately upon signing and shall remain in effect for the duration of this administration, or until superseded by statute establishing a permanent immigration cooperation framework of equivalent or greater accountability and verification standards. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall submit an implementation plan to the Governor's Office within 30 days of signing.

A determination that any provision of this Executive Order is invalid will not affect the enforceability of any other provision of this Executive Order. Rather, the invalid provision will be modified to the extent necessary so that it is enforceable.
______________________________
Tom Berhane
Governor, State of Minnesota
Signed January 4, 2027
______________________________
[Secretary of State]
Secretary of State, State of Minnesota
Filed According to Law
This Is
Directive 06

Not resistance. Not chaos. Governance — clear rules, documented cooperation, verification that protects legal residents, and hard lines around the places families should never be afraid to go.

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