Watch: The Minneapolis ‘ICE commuters’ tracking Trump’s agents A growing network of “ICE commuters” has emerged in Minneapolis following the deadly shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The Independent UK · Jan 30
‘We’re here to demoralize’: The Minneapolis residents tracking Trump ICE agents’ every move SPECIAL DISPATCH: Amid a deadly immigration crackdown by Trump’s federal agents with the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, residents of Minneapolis are patrolling the city to keep people safe. They tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew, out on the streets alongside them, how they have no intention… The Independent UK · Jan 30
DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Friday that the FBI will lead the Pretti probe The Independent UK · Jan 30
US journalist Don Lemon arrested after covering anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, has said he has no affiliation to the organisation that went into the church and that he was there as a journalist chronicling protesters. Euronews · Jan 30
Colbert on Springsteen’s anti-ICE song: ‘Do you know how hard it is to rhyme with Minneapolis?’ Late-night hosts discussed the star’s new protest song and the much-ridiculed premiere of the Melania documentary The Guardian - US · Jan 30
I’m a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here’s how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles The Trump administration says federal agents have “absolute immunity” from prosecution in Minneapolis. Department of Justice and Homeland Security officials have indicated that criminal investigations into the killings by immigration agents of Minneapolis protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti are inappropriate, declaring that both were domestic terrorists. The Conversation · Jan 30
Grey’s Anatomy ‘shuts down production’ amid nationwide anti-ICE protests ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is expected to continue production Saturday The Independent UK · Jan 30
The GOP wonders what's wrong with Trump The president's ineptitude over Minneapolis has some in the GOP saying he's "falling apart" Salon · Jan 30
Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies Protesters across the U.S. are calling for a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 30
From Colonial rebels to Minneapolis protesters, technology has long powered American social movements Tens of millions of Americans have now seen video of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. The activities organized in response have not been initiated by outside agitators or left-wing zealots, but, rather, by everyday Americans protesting the tactics of… The Conversation · Jan 30
What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America Minneapolis residents say they feel besieged under what some are calling a fascist occupation. Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been swarming a city whose vast majority in 2024 did not vote for Donald Trump – or for a paramilitary roundup of its diverse population. The Conversation · Jan 30
Footage reveals what happened between Alex Pretti and ICE agents 11 days before he was killed Did it have a connection? We Got This Covered · Jan 30
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US Many of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda The Independent UK · Jan 30
Minnesota ICE protests: Trump says DHS won’t intervene in ‘riots’ in Democratic-led cities as protesters march throughout US Donald Trump says federal government won’t step in ‘until they ask for help’ The Independent UK · Jan 30
The Independent UK · Jan 30 ICE ramping up surveillance with face scans and data tracking Homeland Security and other federal agencies have dramatically expanded their ability to collect, share and analyze people's personal data
Euronews · Jan 30 Democrats and White House reach spending deal to avoid government shutdown The move follows the fatal shooting of two US citizens, 37-year-old Alex Pretti and 37-year-old Renee Good, at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 White House and Democrats strike deal to prevent government shutdown The deal emerges as the nation grapples with the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 Minneapolis mayor warns others to ‘speak up’ against Trump or ‘your city is next’ Jacob Frey accused the Trump administration of pursuing a ‘might is right’ policy and staging an ‘invasion’ of his city
We Got This Covered · Jan 29 ICE tear‑gassed a 69‑year-old Minneapolis bookseller, then his furious clapback went viral, and now his book sales are exploding too The people have spoken.
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Greg Bovino breaks his silence after Minneapolis ouster in address to federal agents from Mt. Rushmore: ‘Mean Green Machine’ Bovino filmed a video message to federal agents from iconic American memorial
The Conversation · Jan 29 Trump’s clash with the gun lobby This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
We Got This Covered · Jan 29 Bruce Springsteen releases a powerful new song about the Minneapolis ICE killings — and the name he gives Trump’s forces has the president fuming Only took three days to produce this banger.
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis
Fortune · Jan 29 As Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business’ A new CNBC poll of CEOs and top executives found companies are more hesitant to comment on politics, and some fear backlash from the Trump administration.
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 ‘ICE Out’ strike and protests: what to know about demonstrations across the US Hundreds of actions are set to take place across the country on 30 and 31 January to protest against ICE violence