Kristi Noem out at DHS as chaos worsens Trump fires colorful symbol of his immigration crackdown after high-profile killings and alleged affair Salon · Mar 5
10 Photos of Markwayne Mullin: Will He Replace 'ICE Barbie' Kristi Noem As DHS Secretary? Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and moved to install Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin in her place, reshaping the leadership of his hardline immigration agenda. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
Rep Raskin Says Noem 'Barred' Investigators From Probe Into Fatal Minneapolis Shootings, Calls It a 'Cover-Up' Rep. Jamie Raskin accused Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of engaging in a "cover-up" related to two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year during a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. Latin Times · Mar 4
Greg Bovino and federal agents are under investigation in Minnesota, DA confirms State investigators reviewing at least 17 incidents from Trump administration’s Minneapolis surge The Independent UK · Mar 3
Noem branded ‘incompetent’ by Republican senator as room applauds his call for her resignation: Live updates The hearing marks Noem’s first congressional appearance since the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Mar 3
Target see sales slide again as iconic retailer’s struggles continue Target’s performance underscores the challenges faced by new CEO Michael Fiddelke The Independent UK · Mar 3
Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers A Minnesota county attorney may pursue charges against federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area The Independent UK · Mar 3
From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch. Capital & Main · Mar 2
“There’s more to life than just guitar. Once you've had a heart attack there’s always that thing in your mind that it could happen again”: How Al Di Meola’s heart attack led to his anti-ICE concert with Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen Aware he’s in the last quarter of his football game of life, the health alert has made Di Meola determined to make more of a difference – politically and musically Guitar World · Mar 2
Anti-ICE Riot in Minnesota: 54 Arrested After Protesters Hurl Rocks And Ice At Police More than 50 people were arrested outside a federal building in Minneapolis as an anti-ICE protest escalated into clashes with police, who say rocks and ice were thrown at officers. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
ICE Body Cameras: Why New Federal Policies May Fail to Stop Agent Secrecy ICE Body Cameras are being rolled out for federal officers in Minneapolis after a political backlash over fatal shootings and demands for reform. The unresolved battle is over the fine print, when cameras must record, who can use the footage, and whether 'transparency' ends up doubling as surveillance. International Business Times UK · Feb 28
Takeaways from AP's report on the ICE detention center holding children and parents Many Americans were alarmed when ICE officers in Minneapolis detained a 5-year-old boy and his father last month and sent them to a Texas detention center The Independent UK · Feb 28
Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center When ICE officers in Minneapolis detained a 5-year-old boy and his father last month and sent them to a Texas detention center, many Americans were alarmed The Independent UK · Feb 28
‘I can’t bring myself to do that’: Renee Good’s brother refuses to watch deadly Minneapolis shooting video The Trump administration is yet to contact Renee Good’s family, they said The Independent UK · Feb 28
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Target pays $110M to end lease on 51-story tower in Minneapolis five years after previous downsizing Target was one of the building’s original tenants when the tower opened in 1983
The Conversation · Feb 26 Minneapolis united when federal immigration operations surged – reflecting a long tradition of mutual aid I’ve been living in Minneapolis and working on my doctoral dissertation about local religious communities since 2019.
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 She’s raised almost $20m to help Minnesota – she thinks you can do it too Ashley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota as ICE raids rocked her home town – now donations are pouring in, and families’ rent is being paid
The Conversation · Feb 24 Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in early February 2026 that agents in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras.
The Conversation · Feb 24 When civil rights protesters are killed, some deaths – generally those of white people – resonate more Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two white Minneapolis residents killed in January 2026 by federal agents while protesting the Trump administration’s immigration policy, have become household names. National media outlets continue to focus on their deaths and the circumstances around them.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23 Brandi Carlile concert raises over $600,000 for families affected by ICE Singer criticizes Trump administration’s ‘violent theater’ as she supports people caught up in Minneapolis crackdown
Salon · Feb 23 The new DHS spokeswoman is even worse Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda
The Guardian - US · Feb 21 DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court String of embarrassing defeats for prosecutors as experts condemn DoJ effort to cast people as ‘violent perpetrators’
The Mary Sue · Feb 20 Mom says Delta won’t let her sit next to her 2 toddlers on flight from Florida to Minneapolis. What can she do? Air travel with young children can be stressful enough without worrying about where you and your large party will sit. And while passengers might think they’re set if they buy assigned seats, that’s not always the case.
The Times of India · Feb 20 ‘Born to die free’: Rock band U2 honours Renee Nicole Good with tribute song ‘American Obituary’, slams ICE Irish rock band U2 has released a surprise six-track EP titled Days of Ash, with its opening song “American Obituary” serving as a tribute to Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three who was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last month.
The Conversation · Feb 19 Why the ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ have echoed with public support – unlike the campus of Kent State in 1970 The president announces an aggressive, controversial policy. Large groups of protesters take to the streets. Government agents open fire and kill protesters.