The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota
Read full article: The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave MinnesotaBorder czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.
Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress
Read full article: Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in CongressThe brothers of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, are urging Congress to take action.
Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world
Read full article: Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the worldManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world.
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
Read full article: Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge saysA judge in Oregon has temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.
Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back home
Read full article: Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back homeMany Minnesota-based athletes at the Winter Olympics this week have more on their minds than sports.
Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
Read full article: Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammedThe Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.
Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
Read full article: Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in MinneapolisImmigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis.
More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say
Read full article: More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources sayMore prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics
Read full article: Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politicsThe NFL says the federal security presence at the Super Bowl will be consistent with past games and Immigration and Customs Enforcement won't be there.
Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities
Read full article: Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communitiesState and local officials are pushing back against federal plans to expand immigrant detention facilities.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
Read full article: Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem saysThe secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for HaitiansA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy
Read full article: Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boyThe father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdownArtists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary
Read full article: ‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentaryPromoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms
Read full article: What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midtermsPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota is rattling voters in a highly competitive swing district in northern Colorado.
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
Read full article: Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds
Read full article: Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceedsA federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.
Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Read full article: Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fightPresident Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown.
As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
Read full article: As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vuThe shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans.
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Read full article: The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex PrettiDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers.
Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policiesProtesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Read full article: Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to HouseThe Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reformSenate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don't agree to restrict President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland SecurityDemocrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Read full article: Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdownDemocrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death
Read full article: New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his deathVideos show Alex Pretti forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers.
Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms
Read full article: Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midtermsRepublicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections.
Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICE
Read full article: Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICEDemocratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
Read full article: Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streetsPresident Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents.
Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online
Read full article: Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts onlineThe man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges
Read full article: Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surgesA group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics and the lack of federal accountability has launched a project to strategize and seek accountability for what they consider federal overreach and unconstitutional behavior.
More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
Read full article: More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deathsOrganizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
How artist Gordon Parks' foundation keeps his legacy growing 20 years after his death
Read full article: How artist Gordon Parks' foundation keeps his legacy growing 20 years after his deathCivil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks' legacy continues to grow, even as the 20th anniversary of his death approaches.
The Latest: Trump wants ‘honest’ investigation into ‘very sad’ killing of Minneapolis protester
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wants ‘honest’ investigation into ‘very sad’ killing of Minneapolis protesterPresident Donald Trump says a “big investigation” is underway into the killing of protester and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
Read full article: 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells CongressA Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice that two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in Minneapolis
Read full article: Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in MinneapolisPresident Donald Trump is making a big pitch in Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown.
Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
Read full article: Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for TrumpProminent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon.
Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented
Read full article: Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedentedA new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti
Read full article: What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex PrettiThe fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
Read full article: The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in CongressThe shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.
A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown
Read full article: A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdownAlex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse, is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S. Federal authorities immediately said Pretti was a threat to federal officers.
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
Read full article: Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of itBusinesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, whether it’s public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves.
The Latest: Border Patrol commander and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis, AP source says
Read full article: The Latest: Border Patrol commander and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis, AP source saysA senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
Read full article: Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootingsBorder Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration enforcement operation and scales back the federal presence after a second fatal shooting in the city by federal officers.
T-wolves and Warriors return to play in 'bizarre, sad' game with grieving Minneapolis on their minds
Read full article: T-wolves and Warriors return to play in 'bizarre, sad' game with grieving Minneapolis on their mindsThe Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have returned to the court after their game was postponed following the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'
Read full article: Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials.
Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem's impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting
Read full article: Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem's impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shootingModerate Democratic Sen_ Jacky Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying that her “attempt to mislead the American public” about the fatal shooting of a 37 year-old protester in Minneapolis is “deeply shameful.”.
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
Read full article: Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shootingMore than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests.
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown
Read full article: Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdownDemocratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota.
Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting
Read full article: Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shootingA growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting
Read full article: Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shootingIn dueling news conferences, federal and state officials offered starkly different messages about the immigration crackdown that has swept across Minneapolis and surrounding cities.
Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements
Read full article: Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statementsVideos quickly emerged showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent that has been widely denounced as a case of excessive force carried out by untrained federal officers.
From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed man
Read full article: From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed manThe morning started frigid and quiet on Minneapolis’ “Eat Street,” a stretch of road south of downtown famous for its small coffee shops and restaurants ranging from New American to Vietnamese.
NBA game in Minneapolis between Warriors and Timberwolves postponed after shooting
Read full article: NBA game in Minneapolis between Warriors and Timberwolves postponed after shootingThe NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis.
Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
Read full article: Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activatedA federal immigration officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigidly cold streets in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.
