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Federal Judge Blocks DHS Policy to Reconsider Legal Status for Minnesota Refugees
The ruling responds to a class action request to block implementation of the policy for Minnesota’s roughly 5,600 lawful refugees.
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Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
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Democratic Lawmakers Again Challenge Limits on ICE Detention Facility Visits
House members seek to overturn the Trump administration’s seven-day notice to visit detention centers.
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16 Protesters Accused of Assaulting Officers Arrested in Minneapolis
Attorney General Pam Bondi released the suspects’ names and photographs and said, ‘We expect more arrests to come.’
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Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
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Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
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Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father in ICE Custody
The federal ruling stops their removal while the court case proceeds.
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Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
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Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
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Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
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Trump Wants ‘Honorable and Honest’ Probe of 2nd Fatal Minnesota Shooting
The president remarked on the investigation amid intense public debate over immigration enforcement, officers’ tactics, and the sequence of events.
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First Lady Melania Trump Asks for Unity Amid Minneapolis Demonstrations
Local police arrest 26 protesters after local and federal leaders agree to new operation strategies.
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US Census Shows Steep Decline in Immigration
The United States could soon experience negative net migration, the first time that has happened in more than half a century, the agency says.
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FBI Director Says Bureau Investigating Signal Chat Groups in Minneapolis
‘If that leads to a break in the federal statute or a violation of some law, then we are going to arrest people,’ the FBI director said.
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White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
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Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
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Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
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Appeals Court Denies DOJ’s Bid to Arrest 5 More Minnesota Church Protesters
The Justice Department has said arresting the individuals is necessary to deter potential ‘copycats’ from disrupting churches and synagogues.
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Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota
The attack occurred on Saturday after the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents.
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Federal Judge Blocks DHS Policy to Reconsider Legal Status for Minnesota Refugees
The ruling responds to a class action request to block implementation of the policy for Minnesota’s roughly 5,600 lawful refugees.
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Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
|
Democratic Lawmakers Again Challenge Limits on ICE Detention Facility Visits
House members seek to overturn the Trump administration’s seven-day notice to visit detention centers.
|
16 Protesters Accused of Assaulting Officers Arrested in Minneapolis
Attorney General Pam Bondi released the suspects’ names and photographs and said, ‘We expect more arrests to come.’
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Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
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Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
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Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father in ICE Custody
The federal ruling stops their removal while the court case proceeds.
|
Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
|
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
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Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
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Trump Wants ‘Honorable and Honest’ Probe of 2nd Fatal Minnesota Shooting
The president remarked on the investigation amid intense public debate over immigration enforcement, officers’ tactics, and the sequence of events.
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First Lady Melania Trump Asks for Unity Amid Minneapolis Demonstrations
Local police arrest 26 protesters after local and federal leaders agree to new operation strategies.
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US Census Shows Steep Decline in Immigration
The United States could soon experience negative net migration, the first time that has happened in more than half a century, the agency says.
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FBI Director Says Bureau Investigating Signal Chat Groups in Minneapolis
‘If that leads to a break in the federal statute or a violation of some law, then we are going to arrest people,’ the FBI director said.
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White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
|
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
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Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
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Appeals Court Denies DOJ’s Bid to Arrest 5 More Minnesota Church Protesters
The Justice Department has said arresting the individuals is necessary to deter potential ‘copycats’ from disrupting churches and synagogues.
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Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota
The attack occurred on Saturday after the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents.
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