As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role

Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt of Hennepin County was sworn into office in 2023, becoming the first woman and the first person of color to hold the office.