Minnesota momfluencers take on ICE Twin Cities parents pivot from makeup tutorials and parenting videos to speaking out against ICE Salon · Feb 2
Who are Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez? Federal agents identified as shooters of Alex Pretti Two federal immigration agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti during a tense encounter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been identified as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa (43) and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez (35). The Times of India · Feb 1
A judge sides with Trump’s immigration operations for now, saying Minnesota couldn’t make the case that they were unlawful She isn’t sure if her authority allows her to decide whether federal agents can remain deployed in the state. We Got This Covered · Feb 1
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Texas lawmaker says The Independent UK · Feb 1
5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released from detention in Texas The pair have returned home to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The Texas Tribune · Feb 1
‘We’re fighting for the soul of the country’: how Minnesota residents came together to face ICE Networks created after police killed George Floyd were reactivated to challenge Trump’s mass deportation policy The Guardian - US · Feb 1
How Trump helped Harvard: 5 'Crimson' leadership lessons on standing up to bullies The people and companies of Minnesota exhibit them, too. Fortune · Feb 1
Dramatic dashcam video shows masked DHS agents arresting citizen driver at gunpoint Woman claims she was merely observing federal agents’ activity while ICE accuses her of obstruction The Independent UK · Feb 1
In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation — and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched The Independent UK · Feb 1
US federal judge denies bid to stop immigration crackdown in Minnesota A federal judge has refused to halt a stepped-up immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, allowing it to continue despite a lawsuit. While denying a preliminary injunction, the judge acknowledged serious concerns about the operation's impact, including claims of racial profiling and excessive force by federal agents. The Times of India · Jan 31
Minnesota ICE surge upheld as judge finds 'balance of harms' lacking The judge noted a "strong showing" that ICE efforts will likely continue to have "heartbreaking, consequences." Axios · Jan 31
Judge orders US to release 5-year-old and dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota The Independent UK · Jan 31
Who is Katherine Menendez? US judge rejects bid to halt Trump’s ICE crackdown in Minnesota A federal judge on Saturday rejected an attempt by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to block a major surge of federal immigration enforcement under President Trump, ruling that the state is unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge. The Times of India · Jan 31
Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis Federal immigration operation has resulted in government agents killing two people, sparking weeks of protests The Guardian - US · Jan 31
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith Bovino, recently demoted, used the term ‘chosen people’ in sarcastic way as attorney Daniel Rosen observed Shabbat
Reason · Jan 31 Federal District Court Judge Rejects Minnesota's Anti-Commandeering Arguments Against DHS "Operation Metro Surge" (and with Good Reason) There may be lots of things wrong with the way the Trump Administration is handling immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, but commandeering is not among them.
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 ‘Backing down isn’t an option’: Minnesota ICE shootings mobilize Americans to join ICE observer groups The killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have inspired people across the US to document federal agents’ activities in their communities
The Times of India · Jan 31 'That’s activism': Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Don Lemon’s arrest in connection with Minnesota church protest Defending the federal government’s decision to arrest former CNN host Don Lemon, controversial ex‑Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Lemon’s actions during an anti‑ICE protest were not protected press activity but crossed into “activism”.
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Nurses remember Alex Pretti and vow to ‘bring the care our patients need’ Flowers and candles laid by VA building in Washington as killing reverberates through nursing community
Fortune · Jan 31 Minnesota CEOs' 'milquetoast' response to ICE raises a core debate for leaders: Is speaking up worth it? Is corporate caution amid ICE tensions prudent business—or a moral failure?
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Trump is pressuring Minnesota to make a deal with the devil. They should stand firm Minnesota should not cave to Trump’s demands. The rights of 49 other states and their citizens are hanging in the balance
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 CBP employee in Minnesota charged after reportedly being found ‘covered in vomit’ in car Alfredo Mancillas was reportedly slumped in vehicle and ‘covered in vomit’ when state troopers found him in St Paul
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Minnesota hospital nurses dispute ICE claim that man shattered his skull by running into a wall Nurses in Minneapolis doubted claims made by ICE agents about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries
Axios · Jan 31 Don Lemon released following arrest and Minnesota church protest Lemon was targeted by conservative influencers and politicians after covering the protest.