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White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
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Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
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Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
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Appeals Court Denies DOJ’s Bid to Arrest 5 More Minnesota Church Protesters
The Justice Department has said arresting the individuals is necessary to deter potential ‘copycats’ from disrupting churches and synagogues.
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Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota
The attack occurred on Saturday after the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents.
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DHS Says 5-Year-Old Was ‘Abandoned’ by Parents During ICE Operation in Minnesota
‘ICE did NOT target, arrest a child or use a child as ‘bait,’ DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
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DHS Says Mahmoud Khalil May Be Sent to Algeria
Khalil, a citizen of Algeria, was ordered removed by a U.S. immigration judge on Sept. 12, 2025.
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Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare
Changes to the public charge rule aim to reduce incentives to illegal immigration and discourage immigrants from relying on public benefits.
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Appeals Court Considers Trump’s Ability to Deport Under Alien Enemies Act
Detainees argue the president is misusing his war powers and that their removal should be blocked.
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Vance Urges Minnesota Law Enforcement to Cooperate More With Federal Authorities
The vice president held a roundtable discussion after weeks of clashes between federal agents and protesters who oppose deportations of illegal immigrants.
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Homeland Security Increasing Self-Deportation Payment From $1,000 to $2,600
Self-deporting illegal immigrants who sign up to leave the United States through the CBP Home app can get the payment, the department stated.
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ICE Launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is targeting the ‘worst criminal illegal aliens who have terrorized communities.’
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Mexican President Reassures Nation on US Military Activities Amid Cartel Tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments come after the FAA notified airmen about military operations near the country.
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Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
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CBS Airs Updated ‘60 Minutes’ Report on US Deportations to Salvadoran Prison
The story was updated to include government statements, with no new on-camera interviews with administration officials.
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Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
The judge said the plaintiffs used the ‘wrong procedural vehicle’ to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s policy.
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More Than 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota: Noem
The arrests began on Dec. 1 as part of Operation Metro Surge, launched to apprehend illegal immigrants for removal from the country.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Mobilizes National Guard Amid Anti-ICE Protests
Minnesota National Guard members are wearing bright vests over their uniform so anti-ICE protesters can ‘distinguish them from other agencies.’
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Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
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White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
|
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
|
Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
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Appeals Court Denies DOJ’s Bid to Arrest 5 More Minnesota Church Protesters
The Justice Department has said arresting the individuals is necessary to deter potential ‘copycats’ from disrupting churches and synagogues.
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Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota
The attack occurred on Saturday after the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents.
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DHS Says 5-Year-Old Was ‘Abandoned’ by Parents During ICE Operation in Minnesota
‘ICE did NOT target, arrest a child or use a child as ‘bait,’ DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
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DHS Says Mahmoud Khalil May Be Sent to Algeria
Khalil, a citizen of Algeria, was ordered removed by a U.S. immigration judge on Sept. 12, 2025.
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Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare
Changes to the public charge rule aim to reduce incentives to illegal immigration and discourage immigrants from relying on public benefits.
|
Appeals Court Considers Trump’s Ability to Deport Under Alien Enemies Act
Detainees argue the president is misusing his war powers and that their removal should be blocked.
|
Vance Urges Minnesota Law Enforcement to Cooperate More With Federal Authorities
The vice president held a roundtable discussion after weeks of clashes between federal agents and protesters who oppose deportations of illegal immigrants.
|
Homeland Security Increasing Self-Deportation Payment From $1,000 to $2,600
Self-deporting illegal immigrants who sign up to leave the United States through the CBP Home app can get the payment, the department stated.
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ICE Launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is targeting the ‘worst criminal illegal aliens who have terrorized communities.’
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Mexican President Reassures Nation on US Military Activities Amid Cartel Tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments come after the FAA notified airmen about military operations near the country.
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Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
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CBS Airs Updated ‘60 Minutes’ Report on US Deportations to Salvadoran Prison
The story was updated to include government statements, with no new on-camera interviews with administration officials.
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Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
The judge said the plaintiffs used the ‘wrong procedural vehicle’ to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s policy.
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More Than 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota: Noem
The arrests began on Dec. 1 as part of Operation Metro Surge, launched to apprehend illegal immigrants for removal from the country.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Mobilizes National Guard Amid Anti-ICE Protests
Minnesota National Guard members are wearing bright vests over their uniform so anti-ICE protesters can ‘distinguish them from other agencies.’
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Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
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