Politics Mar 03 3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths By Joshua Barajas
Politics Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis. By Joshua Barajas
Nation Feb 13 A timeline of Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota Here's a look at some key moments during Operation Metro Surge, which the Department of Homeland Security called the “largest immigration enforcement operation ever.”… By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Politics Feb 05 Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say ICE has gone too far in immigration crackdown In the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, a majority of U.S. adults also say ICE is making Americans less safe. By Matt Loffman
Politics Jan 30 Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies The demonstrations are calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” on Friday. By Associated Press
Jan 30 DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says By Michael Biesecker, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press “We’re looking at everything that would shed light on that day,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday. Continue reading
Jan 29 Shooting deaths climb in Trump's mass deportation effort By Joshua Barajas Outrage has grown nationwide over the violent and sometimes deadly tactics used by federal immigration officers in communities across the country. Continue reading
Jan 29 Unearthed videos show Alex Pretti scuffling with federal officers in Minneapolis days before his death By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers, videos that emerged… Continue reading
Jan 28 Family of Alex Pretti retains lawyers who helped prosecute the George Floyd case By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota’s attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck of murder. Continue reading
Jan 28 2 federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting have been on administrative leave since Saturday, DHS says By Associated Press The announcement came as President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis. Continue reading