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Minnesota Superintendent Fires Back at JD Vance Over Child Detentions

2026-02-22 News & Politics
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Sam Stein is joined by Columbia Heights Superintendent Zena Stenvik for a sobering conversation about what happened when ICE began targeting families in her school district. After multiple students were detained, including five-year-old Liam Ramos, Stenvik describes how her community mobilized, how schools shifted to online learning out of fear, and why she says “we can never normalize this.” It’s a firsthand account of how Trump's national immigration policy collides with real kids, real classrooms, and real consequences. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@MNmom-o5b 2026-02-22

Many thanks to the Bulwark team for coming to MN and keeping us in the news. Just about every other news org has moved on, but the surge is still here. It's nowhere near over.

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@Dwah-j6h 2026-02-22

I’m crying. I am so sorry. So sorry for the children, their families…… God be with you all. The beauty of the Superintendent, her love and courageous work. Thank you.

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@MarlaS-y8q 2026-02-22

Sam so glad you spoke with the superintendent. I have read about Zena in the independent media. She is a true American hero Thanks for highlighting her amazing efforts.

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@LeaderNavigator 2026-02-22

Sam, thank you soooooo much for keeping this message about Minneapolis at the forefront 😢😢😢

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@r.p.1949 2026-02-22

So grateful for independent media...

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@NorthStarKnifeReviews 2026-02-22

It’s still happening. We still have neighborhood watches and parent observers at schools

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@katboss4886 2026-02-22

Thank you to the Bulwark for doing these interviews & supporting MN. Wonderful interview Sam.

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@Justplantingaround1 2026-02-22

Thanks Sam. I think someone should make a shirt that says, ‘Don’t take Minnesota Nice for weakness.’

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@DeeDee-tq4cg 2026-02-22

Amazing yet hearbreaking interview! Thank you Sam and Superintendent Stenvik for sharing the truth!❤

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@NoSacredCowFla 2026-02-22

Where else would you see a crowd cheer a school superintendent than in Minneapolis. 😂

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