Trump’s top immigration adviser is turning on his own team after Kristi Noem pointed the finger at him for the Minneapolis fiasco MAGA civil war continues. We Got This Covered · Jan 28
'Keep politics out of cycling'? Why Salsa Cycles felt compelled to speak out The line between cycling and politics is not as clean as some commenters would like it to be Cycling Weekly · Jan 28
ICE agents expected to be deployed for Super Bowl in California, officials say Local officials confirmed that ICE will conduct immigration operations during 8 February game in Santa Clara The Guardian - US · Jan 28
“All Humanity Is Lost”: ICE Slammed For Not Letting Detained Father Attend His Son’s Funeral ICE has denied Texas detainee Maher Tarabishi’s request for release to attend his son’s funeral. Before his detention, Tarabishi was the primary caregiver for his son. Bored Panda · Jan 28
Catholic Church emerges as a bulwark of resistance "These are the people in the pews," one priest says of the clergy's advocacy around immigration. Axios · Jan 28
Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement The Independent UK · Jan 28
New ‘No Kings’ marches are being planned. Here is when they are set to happen in your city Organizers said they expect even greater numbers for this march in the wake of Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 28
ICE shootings heighten criticism of Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in the middle of blowback from Congress about public safety in immigration enforcement. Roll Call · Jan 28
Tom Homan wins over Minnesota leaders Tim Walz and Jacob Frey as JD Vance stumbles amid ICE backlash Following Vice President Vance's unsuccessful visit, President Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis. Homan's arrival aimed to de-escalate tensions after recent violent immigration operations and fatal shootings. Unlike Vance, Homan engaged in dialogue with local officials, leading to a calmer atmosphere and reduced protests, signaling a potential reset… The Times of India · Jan 28
Fight over ICE takes center stage in contested Senate primaries The fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota is reverberating in Senate races nationwide. Roll Call · Jan 28
White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure. Roll Call · Jan 28
Is this the darkest period of Donald Trump’s second term? The White House’s tone might be softening after outrage about the Minnesota ICE shootings, but there’s no reason to expect a policy shift The Guardian - US · Jan 28
Two agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave as Trump tries to quell backlash Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continue The Guardian - US · Jan 28
Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges A 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 The Independent UK · Jan 28
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Ecuador lodges formal protest with US after ICE agent’s ‘attempted incursion’ at Minneapolis consulate Officers spark international incident after high-profile arrests of Ecuadorian nationals during Trump’s Minnesota campaign
Salon · Jan 28 Pam Bondi's Minneapolis shakedown The attorney general’s voter-roll demand shows how Trump’s 2020 election denial fuels federal coercion and violence
Latin Times · Jan 28 Critics Slam Meta for Blocking Database of Federal Agents: 'A Stance That Helps ICE Agents Retain Anonymity' Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a website that claims to compile names and photos of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, a move that critics say limits public scrutiny of federal agents and raises questions about the boundaries between privacy and accountability.
Latin Times · Jan 28 Ecuador Accuses ICE Agents of Breaching 'Inviolable' Premises in Attempt to Enter Consulate in Minneapolis Ecuador has accused a U.S. immigration agent of attempting to enter its consulate in Minneapolis in what it described as a violation of international law.
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 Trump Accuses Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Of 'Playing With Fire' After Ilhan Omar Attack Trump warns Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of 'playing with fire' after Ilhan Omar is attacked at a town hall amid escalating federal immigration tensions that have claimed two lives in Minnesota this month.
Latin Times · Jan 28 ICE Director Todd Lyons Ordered to Appear in Court for Contempt Over Failure to Comply With Court Orders Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons must appear in court on Jan. 30 following an order of the chief federal judge in Minnesota for a contempt hearing over ICE's failure to comply with court orders.
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 Donald Trump Faces Historic Drop of Negative 40 in Approval Polls Among Independent Voters A new YouGov poll shows Donald Trump's approval among independent voters has fallen to a record low of minus 40 points, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Latin Times · Jan 28 John Fetterman Says He's 'Up 15 Points' In Pennsylvania Partly Due To His Message On Immigration Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he is "up 15 points" in Pennsylvania partly due to his message on immigration, noting that he has "been trying to be the voice of reason" as the topic dominates the public conversation due to the fallout in Minneapolis.
International Business Times · Jan 28 Kristi Noem Throws Trump and Miller Under The Bus Claiming 'Everything I've Done' Was Directed By Them: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admits her decisions were directed by Trump and Stephen Miller, amid controversy over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 Families in Maine scramble to halt ICE’s transfer of detainees out of state Officials are quickly moving people they’ve apprehended out of state, making it difficult for loved ones to reach them
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 Kristi Noem Throws Trump and Miller Under The Bus — 'Everything I've Done' Has Been Directed by Them Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admits her decisions were directed by Trump and Stephen Miller, amid controversy over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents.