Jan 30 Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service By Alanna Durkin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The arrest came after a magistrate judge last week rejected prosecutors' initial bid to charge the journalist. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 9:25 Homan vows 'massive changes' and ICE drawdown if Minnesota officials cooperate By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde The Trump administration's top immigration enforcement official says "massive changes" are coming to Minnesota, including plans to eventually pull some of the federal agents deployed there. But state and local officials are demanding bigger changes. Geoff Bennett discussed the legal… Continue watching
Jan 29 Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar charged with assault By Alanna Durkin Richer, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. Anthony Kazmierczak faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating… Continue reading
Jan 29 Minneapolis community defies ICE to warn immigrants of approaching agents By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press If there’s been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it’s the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city. Continue reading
Jan 29 Klobuchar announces she's running for Minnesota governor after Walz dropped bid By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Sen. Amy Klobuchar's decision gives Democrats a high-profile candidate and proven statewide winner as their party tries to hold onto the office occupied by Gov. Tim Walz. … Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Border czar Homan says federal forces will be drawn down in Minnesota only after 'cooperation' By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Tom Homan acknowledged that immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota haven’t been perfect but was also adamant that the administration isn’t surrendering their mission. 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 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
Jan 28 Minneapolis sees little change on the streets despite Trump suggesting an easing of tensions By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Immigration enforcement operations and confrontations with activists continued Wednesday in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Continue reading
Jan 28 What we're learning about the man arrested in the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar By Michael Biesecker, Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press Anthony Kazmierczak hadn't been formally charged or scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday morning. Continue reading