This guide will point to resources that identify and track steps taken by the Trump administration and Congress to scale back or eliminate access to federal government information. It also provides links to groups performing data and website rescue.
University of Minnesota Information
This subpage collects information and points to resources for the U of MN community relating to the impacts on campus of recent federal Executive Orders.
Last updated on 5/14/2025.
UMN Websites and Resources
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Rapid Response: University Guidance for Federal PolicyCreated by a group of University leaders tasked with monitoring developments and assessing how federal policy decisions and reversals affect our community and impact our operations systemwide. Topics included on the Rapid Response page are: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Department of Education and related orders, federal immigration policies, and NIH funding.
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UMN SPA: Federal Executive Orders (EOs) and Other Policy DirectivesUniversity partners are monitoring newly issued EOs, TROs, and federal communications that could affect federally supported projects and programs at UMN. Includes memos from University officials. Research and Innovation Office (RIO) and Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA).
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UMN OED: Systemwide and Campus ResourcesCollection of information on systemwide and campus-specific resources that can address immediate needs or provide avenues to assist others. Office for Equity and Diversity (OED).
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Federal Immigration Policies — Support and ResourcesFrom Brief - A weekly internal news digest for all campuses.
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Webinar on Immigration Policy and Knowing Your Rights Hosted by ISSS - Summary and TipsSummary of a webinar hosted by ISSS with local immigration attorneys on April 10, to share information on the current immigration environment and practical tips, and answer questions from students and scholars.
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RAISE - Researcher Assistance Initiative for Supporting EmergenciesThe RAISE program is designed to mitigate the impacts faced by principal investigators (PIs) that have received an unexpected and formal termination of funding or stop-work order from a federal funder. The program has emphasis on assisting early stage researchers so that they can continue to progress along their career path. Further emphasis is on providing short-term funding for continued student, postdoc, and research staff employment. The program is operated through the Research and Innovation Office (RIO) in partnership with the Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations (EVPFO) and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP).
News Articles about Impacts on UMN
- U of M has lost 79 grants totaling more than $22M from federal cuts (MPR News, May 11, 2025)
- The University has signed on as a plaintiff in a lawsuit led by the AAU to challenge the NSF’s announcement that it will implement a standard indirect cost rate of 15% for all future grants. (Filed May 5, 2025)
- Immigration judge rules U of M grad student can’t be deported (Fox 9 News, May 2, 2025)
- UMN announces 11 international students’ legal status terminated (Minnesota Daily, Apr. 18, 2025)
- Federal grant to digitize UMN flap book collection terminated (Fox 9 News, Apr.13, 2025)
- American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services (ALA news release, Apr. 8, 2025)
- The ALA Sues Over the Scuppering of the IMLS (Publishers Weekly, Apr. 8, 2025)
- ICE and your rights - immigration law professor breaks down ICE on campus (The Minnesota Daily, Apr. 7, 2025)
- Federal immigration authorities arrest 2nd Minnesota college student (MPR News, Apr. 1, 2025)
- ICE detention of University of Minnesota student sparks protests (MPR News, Mar. 31, 2025)
- ICE detains UMN student (The Minnesota Daily, Mar. 28, 2025)
- MLA Statement on the Executive Order Targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Minnesota Library Association (MLA), Mar. 18, 2025
- University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech (The New York Times, Mar. 14, 2025) (Link for UMN access via Library subscription)
- Our published work in a government journal curiously disappeared (MinnPost, Feb. 14, 2025)
- Trump administration investigating antisemitism at UMN, four other colleges (Minnesota Daily, Feb. 4, 2025)
- University of Minnesota law school is halting search for new DEI leader in response to Trump's ban (The Minnesota Star Tribune, Feb. 2, 2025)
- UMN pauses DEI expansion, hiring for Law School Assistant Dean position (Minnesota Daily, Feb. 1, 2025)
- UMN will comply with court-backed ICE immigration orders (Minnesota Daily, Jan. 30, 2025)
Impacts on Minnesota and Neighboring States
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Federal Funding Disruption Tracker for MinnesotaTracks how federal cuts impact services in Minnesota. Contains information on temporarily disrupted and permanently cancelled federal grants at Minnesota state agencies. The disruptions and cancellations are funds that flow through state government entities and do not reflect the totality of disrupted funds across Minnesota. The tracking documents are updated every weekday and are intended for informational use. Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).
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Minnesota Department of Education rejects Trump admin's DEI demandFOX 9 News, Apr. 8, 2025.
Reactions from MN Government Officials
MN Governor Tim Walz
Comment on Facebook on March 31, 2025:
Image of post on Governor Walz's Facebook page, 3/31/2025: "We have yet to receive adequate information from Homeland Security about the recent news of Minnesota students being detained by ICE. Snatching up students who come here legally to work hard and get an education does not make you tough on immigration. We need answers."
Minnesota State Senator Doron Clark, MN Senate District 60
Comment on Facebook on March 28th:
Image posted on State Senator Clark's Facebook page, 3/28/2025: "I am saddened and angered that ICE is operating around the University of Minnesota. Our campuses should be a safe place for all students, staff, and visitors. I am monitoring the situation closely, and encourage you to stay vigilant and well-informed. We must stand up against the Trump administration’s senseless demonization of our friends, family, and neighbors."
Campus Voices
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Science on hold - how federal cuts are shaking up university researchMN Daily News: In The Know podcast. May 9, 2025.
Speech at AFSCME Local 3800 (Clerical, Technical and Healthcare Workers) and GLU-UE (Graduate Student Workers) rally at UMN on March 31, 2025
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025 11:14 AM
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