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 03 WATCH: Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember their sister with lawmakers Luke Ganger and Brent Ganger spoke about the distress the family has felt since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot the 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen. By Joshua Barajas
Nation Jan 29 Shooting deaths climb in Trump's mass deportation effort Outrage has grown nationwide over the violent and sometimes deadly tactics used by federal immigration officers in communities across the country. By Joshua Barajas
Jan 26 Watch 7:00 Sadness, anger and exhaustion grip Twin Cities after latest killing by federal agents By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Mary Fecteau, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster President Trump sent his border czar to Minneapolis and shifted his response a bit following bipartisan blowback to the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen by federal agents. But anger over the conduct of ICE and Border Patrol is… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch 5:16 Federal judge hears Minnesota's arguments for ending ICE surge By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments on whether to expel ICE agents from the state and put an end to the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement. The hearing comes as state and local leaders warn that ICE’s actions have… Continue watching
Jan 26 Minnesota GOP candidate drops out of gubernatorial race, saying he can't support 'retribution' by Republicans By Associated Press “I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state,” Chris Madel said in a video statement. “Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”… Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump softens stance on Minnesota crackdown as some federal agents prepare to leave By Steve Karnowski, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press President Donald Trump softened his tone Monday on the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, touting productive conversations with the governor and Minneapolis mayor as he sent the border czar to take charge of much of the enforcement effort. Some federal agents were expected… Continue reading
Jan 22 AP report: Army orders military police to get ready for possible Minneapolis deployment By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed, a defense official said Wednesday, amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. Continue reading