Newspaper Persists in Advocating for Undocumented Migrants, Disregarding Legal Boundaries
In a highly contentious immigration debate, the Star Tribune has found itself at the centre of criticism for its coverage of a tragic incident involving an illegal immigrant driver from Honduras. The driver, accused of causing a fatal crash on a highway, was driving under the influence, had a revoked license, and had open containers of alcohol in his vehicle.
The crash resulted in the death of two teenagers from Minnesota, causing shock and grief within the community. The Trump Administration is working to deport the driver, citing the need to prevent such unnecessary tragedies.
The Star Tribune has reported factually on this incident, as well as on other immigration-related issues. However, the paper's coverage has been criticised by the White House and other political entities for allegedly advocating for criminal illegal immigrants. This criticism stems from the paper's sympathetic reporting of illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, including sexual abuse of a minor, and its coverage of the fears immigrants feel under strict immigration policies.
It is important to note that the Star Tribune has denied any explicit advocacy for criminal illegal immigrants. The paper stands by its journalistic standards, reporting on the realities of the immigration debate without promoting any agenda.
The increased enforcement of immigration policies under the Trump Administration has led to a doubling of ICE arrests in Minnesota since 2025. This has created significant fear and division in immigrant communities, with deportations occurring faster and targeting a broader group than just the "worst of the worst" offenders. Some political entities interpret this reporting as advocacy for immigrants, fuelling the perception of bias for some audiences.
Despite the controversy, the Star Tribune continues to report on immigration news, providing a platform for immigrant perspectives and shedding light on enforcement controversies. The paper's actual posture is one of adherence to journalistic standards in a highly polarized immigration debate.
[1] Source: Star Tribune articles on immigration-related issues [2] Source: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data on arrests and deportations in Minnesota
- The Star Tribune, amidst the center of debate over its immigration coverage, has faced criticism by political entities for what they perceive as advocacy for criminal illegal immigrants, due to its reporting on sympathetic cases of illegal immigrants convicted of crimes, such as sex crimes, and its coverage of the fears immigrants face under strict immigration policies.
- The Star Tribune, in the midst of a contentious immigration environment, stands by its journalistic standards, reporting on a wide range of topics within immigration-related news, including crime-and-justice issues, general-news, and politics, while maintaining a neutral stance and denying any explicit advocacy for criminal illegal immigrants.
