2026: Jan 19 - Jan 26
The Federal occupation of Minnesota continues.
ICE agents in Minnesota shot and killed Alex Pretti while he was restrained on the ground. Guardian
- DHS secretary Kristi Noem claimed without evidence that Pretti was "brandishing" a gun and had "attacked" officers, contradicting video evidence and eye witnesses. CNN
- Governor Tim Walz pleads again with Trump to remove ICE forces immediately. "You can end this." Guardian
- Mayor Jacob Frey asks "How many more Americans need to die?"
- Protesters converged on hotel alleged to house ICE agents following the killing of Alex Pretti. ICE responded with tear gas after some demonstrators vandalized the building. Guardian
- Pressure mounts on Trump administration as some republican senators join calls for full investigation into the killing. Guardian
Elsewhere in Minnesota, the federal onslaught continues its terror campaign:
- A protestor was pepper sprayed in the face at close range while held down and incapacitated. NYT
- ICE agents forced their way into a house without a warrant and detained a US citizen. Guardian
- Five-year-old boy and his father were detained and transported to Texas. The two have pending asylum cases and have not been ordered to leave the country. AP
- Two-year-old girl and father detained and transported to Texas against judge's orders. Guardian
- Pregnant woman in medical distress deported despite court order. Guardian
Thousands have gathered to protest. AP
Elsewhere
ICE arrests 100 in Maine immigration crackdown. Guardian
Cuban detainee in El Paso ICE facility died by homicide, per medical examiner. Feds has stated his death was suicide. NYT
Whistle-blower alleges internal ICE memo allowing warrantless home entry violates constitution. NYT