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How ICE is using facial recognition in Minnesota

Mobile Fortify tech being used to scan faces of citizens and immigrants – but its use has prompted a severe backlash

The Guardian - US · Jan 27

Germany issues travel warning for US after Minneapolis shooting; 'Be vigilant, stay away from crowds'

Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex…

The Times of India · Jan 27

Billionaire Bill Ackman donates $10,000 to Alex Pretti’s family after giving same amount to ICE agent who shot Renee Good: 'Hedging his bets'

In a surprising twist, billionaire Bill Ackman has stepped forward with a $10,000 donation to a fundraiser for Alex Pretti's family, who was tragically killed by ICE agents. This contribution mirrors his previous support for an ICE agent implicated in another contentious incident.

The Times of India · Jan 27

‘A militia that kills’: uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics

Milan mayor says agents ‘not welcome’ in co-host city and Italy can take care of security itself

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

A Government Shutdown Is Imminent – Why This One Could Hit Your Wallet Differently

Just a few months after the longest government shutdown in American history, the U.S. government is yet again teetering on the brink of another shutdown. Lawmakers have been unable to agree upon funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its controversial office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),…

GOBankingRates · Jan 27

Trump knew he had to ‘unf***’ DHS reaction to Alex Pretti shooting, White House official says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s claim that protester was a ‘domestic terrorist’ bent on violence provokes angry reaction from public, forcing president to intervene

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Cotton Bulls Pushing Back to Start Tuesday

Cotton prices are 30 to 35 points higher so far on Tuesday morning. Futures fell back 67 to 85 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 24 cents per barrel at $60.83. The US dollar index was down another $0.539 to $96.865. USDA Export Sales data...

Barchart · Jan 27

Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: 'Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana.

Latin Times · Jan 27

Five-year-old deported to Honduras despite being US citizen is latest child victim of Trump crackdown

Mother whose visa application was pending says she will send girl back to US soon accompanied by another relative

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Lawmakers again challenge limits on ICE detention facility visits

House Democrats asked a federal judge to block the latest DHS policy limiting lawmaker oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.

Roll Call · Jan 27