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Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis

The Independent UK

Spotlight on Africa: US strikes in Nigeria and fear among the African diaspora

In the episode, we examine recent US strikes in northern Nigeria and explore the experiences of the US African diaspora in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nigeria has endured years of violence from extremist groups such as Boko Haram, but there is growing debate over whether a US intervention is the appropriate response.…

Radio France Internationale

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minneapolis are disturbing.

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Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic – and powerful – American playlist

On Jan. 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a hard-hitting protest against the immigration enforcement surge in the city, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The song is all over social media, and the official video has already been streamed more than 5 million times.…

The Conversation

Trump vs. Scalia on Sanctuary Cities and the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown

Plus: Why is the Supreme Court’s tariff decision taking so long?

Reason

Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.

Euronews

Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner

It comes as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all immigration officials in Minnesota would be fitted with body-worn cameras

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Minneapolis school where ICE detained 5-year-old receives bomb threat via email

A Minneapolis school closed all classes on Monday after receiving a bomb threat, authorities said. The district said the closures were “out of an abundance of caution” after an emailed threat targeted several schools.

The Times of India

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

The secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras

The Independent UK

Two cases of measles detected at Dilley immigrant family detention center

The cases come amid renewed nationwide scrutiny of the facility following the transfer there of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy who federal agents arrested along with his father in Minneapolis.

The Texas Tribune

How to tell real Minneapolis ICE surge videos from AI deepfakes — 5 key clues

Viral videos from the Minneapolis ICE surge are being mixed with convincing AI deepfakes. Here are five practical ways to tell what’s real from what’s fake.

Tom’s Guide

‘Imposition of cruelty’: Federal judge orders release of 5-year old detained by ICE over its ‘perfidious lust for unbridled power’

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from immigration custody after a detention that sparked nationwide fury. This is a huge development, and honestly, it’s about time this family got some relief after what they’ve been through.

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Fear in Minneapolis as ICE agents terrorise city: ‘I haven’t left my home in five weeks’

ON THE GROUND: Maria* tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew how she dare not leave her home despite living in the US for 25 years and having an American-born son. Schoolchildren and US veterans are among thousands of residents in Minneapolis unable to go about their lives as ICE agents…

The Independent UK

Two agents involved in Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting are identified as CBP veterans: report

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified in a report as the immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti

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Axios

The playlist of the resistance

Dissenters are harnessing music as a tool of resistance.

The Guardian - US

Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

Euronews

'F*ck ICE': The most powerful speeches at the politically-charged Grammy Awards

This year's Grammy Awards saw several artists stand up to Donald Trump and ICE. From host Trevor Noah to Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny - who targeted US immigration authorities in his acceptance speech - politics loomed large at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: The community solidarity driving the fightback against ICE in Minneapolis

In today’s newsletter: Public outrage has reached fever pitch following the killing of US citizens. But, amid the focus on violence, another story of mutual aid and neighbourhood organising is unfolding

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The Independent UK

ICE confirms measles inside Texas detention center holding growing number of immigrant families

‘All movement’ is stopped inside the Dilley detention center, according to DHS

The Times of India

Alex Pretti shooter Jesus Ochoa is a gun enthusiast with 25 rifles, pistols and shotguns, reveals ex-wife

One of the federal agents identified in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was described by his ex-wife as a long-time gun enthusiast, according to records obtained by ProPublica.

The Texas Tribune

Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting are from South Texas

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired on Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis last month, according to government records viewed by ProPublica.

The Guardian - US

Two federal agents reportedly identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez are both officers with Customs and Border Protection, ProPublica reports

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

Left-leaning gun groups say they’ve seen a surge of interest since fatal Minneapolis shootings

Trump administration officials have suggested Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a weapon at the time of his killing, even though he was legally allowed to

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson has to be pressed to confirm he has ‘full confidence’ in Kristi Noem

Speaker also admitted DHS needed to change tactics in Minneapolis after two fatal shootings

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