Trump Action Archive

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Jul 14, 2026 A man fleeing an ICE and Homeland Security Investigations operation died after being struck by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine, Florida Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The death added to scrutiny of enforcement tactics that can create lethal danger even without direct use of firearms.

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  • Man dies fleeing ICE operation in St. Augustine, Florida — A 28-year-old man died after being struck by a tractor-trailer while fleeing an ICE and Homeland Security Investigations operation in St.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_011
Jul 12, 2026 ICE agents shot and killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, though he was not the target of the operation Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The shooting intensified concerns about force, mistaken targeting, and the safety of immigrants during routine enforcement actions.

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  • ICE Involved in Fatal Shooting in Maine — A shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, resulted in the death of a 26-year-old Colombian man who had authorization to work in the U.S.
  • ICE-related shooting incident in Biddeford, Maine — A person was shot and killed in an incident involving ICE near Pool and Hill streets in Biddeford, Maine.
  • ICE agents kill man in Maine during surveillance operation — On July 13, 2026, a federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_006
Jun 23, 2026 Texas judges sentenced anti-ICE protesters to prison terms ranging from decades to 100 years. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The sentences raised major concerns about criminalizing protest and using terrorism-style punishment against dissent.

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  • Texas anti-ICE protesters sentenced to long prison terms — Nine Texas protesters were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, ranging from 50 to 100 years, after being convicted of terrorism charges related to a protest at an immigrant detention facility in Alvarado, Texas.
  • Anti-ICE Protesters Receive Harsh Sentences — Federal judges sentenced anti-ICE protesters in Texas to prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years.
  • U.S. District Judge sentenced eight protesters to lengthy prison terms — U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26 wk75_CR_010
Jun 23, 2026 A man near the Reflecting Pool was arrested on an obscenity charge after berating troopers. Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest highlighted tension between public-order enforcement and expressive conduct in a politically charged public space.

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  • Man arrested for obscenity charge near reflecting pool — Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovation
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26 wk75_CR_011
Jun 20, 2026 A federal judge ordered ICE to release Salah Sarsour after finding he was targeted for protected speech. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The ruling protected speech and due process rights for a lawful permanent resident against retaliatory detention.

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  • Federal Judge Orders ICE to Release Salah Sarsour — A federal judge ordered ICE to release Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, after finding he was targeted for his speech supporting Palestinian rights.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26 wk75_CR_001
Jun 20, 2026 Federal prosecutors indicted 15 people in Minnesota and described them as antifa-tied. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The case raised concerns that protest activity and political association were being treated as grounds for criminal suspicion.

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  • DOJ Charges 15 People in Minnesota and Frames Them as “Antifa-Tied” — On Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced an eight-count indictment against 15 members and associates of Direct Action Minnesota, alleging "Antifa ties." Charges include conspiracy to impede a federal officer and
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26 wk75_CR_002
May 22, 2026 Federal prosecutors dropped all remaining charges against the Broadview Six protesters in Chicago Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The dismissal protected protest rights after alleged prosecutorial misconduct and limited the government's ability to punish demonstration activity.

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  • Charges dropped against remaining members of the "Broadview Six" in Chicago — Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped charges against the remaining members of the "Broadview Six," protesters arrested outside an ICE facility.
  • Charges Dropped Against Chicago Protesters in ICE Case — Federal prosecutors have dropped all remaining criminal charges against four protesters, known as the "Broadview Six," who were indicted in October for protesting outside a Chicago immigration detention center.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 70 – 2026-05-16–2026-05-22 wk70_CR_012
May 7, 2026 Tennessee state troopers cleared protesters from the Capitol House gallery after the map vote Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The removal showed security power being used to limit visible dissent during a major representation dispute.

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  • Tennessee State Troopers Clear Protesters from Capitol — On May 7, 2026, state troopers cleared protesters from the Tennessee State Capitol's House gallery following the passage of a controversial new congressional map.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08 wk68_CR_019
Apr 20, 2026 Capitol Police arrested antiwar veterans and military family members protesting inside the Cannon House Office Building Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrests showed the tension between security enforcement and the right to protest government war policy in a core democratic space.

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  • Veterans arrested during protest at Capitol — On April 20, 2026, 71 veterans and military family members were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building rotunda in Washington, D.C.
  • Veterans arrested during protest at Capitol Hill — On April 20, 2026, more than 60 veterans and military family members were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building rotunda on Capitol Hill.
  • Veterans arrested during protest against war in Iran — A protest in Washington DC against the ongoing war in Iran led to the arrest of 66 veterans, including elderly and disabled individuals.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24 wk66_CR_006
Mar 31, 2026 Stephen Miller and DHS agents were reported to have pursued confrontations with protesters for political advantage Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The reported strategy suggested law enforcement could be used to provoke and discredit dissent rather than protect public safety.

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  • Leaks reveal Stephen Miller's strategy to provoke confrontations with protesters — Leaked information from the Department of Homeland Security suggests that Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller directed agents to confront protesters in Minneapolis to create public relations victories for the
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 63 – 2026-03-28–2026-04-03 wk63_CR_007
Feb 24, 2026 Aliya Rahman and Representative Al Green were arrested or removed after silent protest during the State of the Union Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest and ejection showed security power being used against symbolic dissent in one of the country's most visible civic forums.

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  • Disabled Woman Arrested During State of the Union — On February 24, 2026, Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep.
  • Rep. Al Green Ejected During State of the Union — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, Democratic Rep.
  • Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address — During the State of the Union address, Rep.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27 wk58_CR_005
Feb 16, 2026 Police officers stopped a memorial dance performance at the Kennedy Center Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The intervention restricted peaceful expressive activity on federal property and narrowed room for public dissent.

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  • Police Shut Down Dancers' Memorial at Kennedy Center — On President’s Day, twenty-two Broadway dancers performed a memorial for Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the Lincoln Memorial.
  • Dancers' Memorial Performance Interrupted by Law Enforcement — On President's Day, a group of Broadway dancers performed a choreographed memorial for Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the Lincoln Memorial.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20 wk57_CR_008
Jan 14, 2026 Federal agents used tear gas, flash-bangs, and arrests against protesters in Minneapolis Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The response narrowed practical protest rights by treating public dissent around immigration enforcement as a security problem.

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  • Eight arrested in Minneapolis amid federal crackdown on protests — On January 13, 2026, eight individuals were arrested outside a federal building in Minneapolis as federal agents used teargas and flash bangs against protesters.
  • ICE Agents Use Force Against Protesters in Minneapolis — ICE agents reportedly used flash-bang grenades and chemical gas against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
  • Federal agents clash with protesters in Minneapolis — Federal agents clashed with protesters in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot a man, leading to the use of tear gas and flash-bang grenades.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_CR_016
Jan 8, 2026 Jessica Plichta was arrested after speaking about anti-war protest activity in Grand Rapids Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest raised concerns that misdemeanor enforcement was being used to chill protest organizing and speech.

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  • Arrest of Jessica Plichta in Grand Rapids, Michigan — On January 3, 2025, Jessica Plichta was arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a live interview about a protest against the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09 wk51_CR_013
Jan 7, 2026 Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey publicly challenged the federal account of the Renee Good shooting and demanded accountability Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

Their pushback defended local democratic oversight and the right to contest federal force narratives in public.

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  • Governor Criticizes Federal Immigration Operation in Minnesota — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized the federal immigration operation in Minneapolis that led to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
  • Minneapolis Mayor Demands ICE Leave City After Shooting — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
  • Minneapolis Mayor Demands Federal Agents Leave the City — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly condemned the actions of ICE agents and demanded that they leave the city, stating that their presence was causing harm rather than ensuring safety.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09 wk51_CR_011
Dec 1, 2025 The 50501 Movement organized a nationwide Cyber Monday boycott of major retailers Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The boycott used coordinated consumer action as a form of dissent, showing civil society using market pressure to contest political alignment.

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  • Nationwide Cyber Monday boycott of Amazon, Target, and Home Depot — The 50501 Movement has organized a nationwide boycott of Amazon, Target, and Home Depot on Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05 wk46_CR_004
Nov 25, 2025 Airport protesters and boycott organizers targeted Avelo Airlines, GEO Group, CoreCivic, Amazon, Target, Home Depot, and related ICE contractors Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The campaigns used protest and consumer pressure to contest private participation in detention and deportation systems.

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  • Airport Protests Against Avelo Airlines — Protests have been organized at airports in Houston and New Haven against Avelo Airlines for its involvement in operating ICE deportation flights.
  • Boycott and Divestment Campaigns Against GEO Group and CoreCivic — National campaigns are underway to boycott and divest from GEO Group and CoreCivic, the largest private operators of immigration detention centers in the U.S.
  • Boycott Campaign Against ICE-Profiting Companies — The "We Ain't Buying It" campaign has launched a boycott targeting Amazon, Target, and Home Depot from November 27 to December 1, 2025.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28 wk45_CR_013
Nov 16, 2025 Charlotte residents and activists protested the federal immigration operation in Charlotte Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The demonstrations showed organized local resistance to federal enforcement and the continued exercise of protest rights under pressure.

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  • Protests in Charlotte against federal immigration operation — In response to the federal immigration operation in Charlotte, hundreds of residents gathered in uptown on Saturday afternoon to protest the deployment of federal agents.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21 wk44_CR_006
Nov 3, 2025 Bomb threat senders targeted polling sites in New Jersey and disrupted voting Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The threats aimed to intimidate voters and interfere with safe access to the ballot.

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  • Bomb threats reported at polling sites in New Jersey — New Jersey Lt.
  • New Jersey Extends Voting Hours Amid Bomb Threats — In New Jersey, multiple polling sites were evacuated due to bomb threats, affecting seven counties.
  • Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting in New Jersey — On Election Day, bomb threats were emailed to polling precincts in New Jersey, leading election officials to redirect voters to other polling places.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07 wk42_CR_005
Oct 29, 2025 Kat Abughazaleh and five others were indicted over protest activity outside an ICE facility near Chicago. Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The indictment raised concerns that protest around immigration enforcement was being criminalized through federal charges.

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  • Democratic contender for Congress indicted over Chicago ICE protests — Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Congress in Illinois's ninth district, has been indicted on federal charges related to her participation in protests outside an ICE processing facility near Chicago.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31 wk41_CR_020
Oct 18, 2025 Millions of people joined No Kings protests across the United States Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The mass turnout showed broad public use of assembly and speech rights to oppose perceived authoritarianism and defend democratic participation.

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  • Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Planned — On October 18, 2025, the 50501 Movement is organizing "No Kings" protests across all 50 states in the United States.
  • Nationwide protests organized across 2,700 communities — On October 18, 2025, protests are set to occur in 2,700 communities across the United States as part of the No Kings movement, marking a significant increase from the previous wave of protests in June.
  • Nationwide Protests Planned by The 50501 Movement — On October 18, 2025, The 50501 Movement has organized over 2,500 protests across the United States, with participation from over 25 countries globally.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24 wk40_CR_003
Oct 1, 2025 Israeli naval forces detained Greta Thunberg and hundreds of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The detention of aid activists raised concerns about the treatment of peaceful dissent and humanitarian action.

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  • Israeli Forces Detain Greta Thunberg and Activists from Global Sumud Flotilla — On October 1, 2025, Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, detaining 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, from 44 countries.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03 wk37_CR_012
Sep 30, 2025 The Department of Justice sued pro-Palestinian activists under the FACE Act Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The case tested a novel legal theory that could widen federal tools for penalizing protest activity.

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  • DoJ sues pro-Palestinian activists under FACE Act — The Trump administration's Department of Justice has filed a civil rights lawsuit against pro-Palestinian groups and activists, accusing them of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03 wk37_CR_009
Sep 28, 2025 President Trump designated Antifa as a terrorist organization by executive order Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The order used executive power to cast a protest label as terrorism, widening the basis for surveillance and repression of dissent.

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  • Trump Signs Executive Order Designating Antifa as Terrorists — Former President Trump signed an executive order designating "Antifa" as a major terrorist organization, escalating his administration's rhetoric against domestic protest movements.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03 wk37_PA_006
Sep 22, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order designating antifa as a domestic terrorist organization Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The order expanded executive power to frame a diffuse protest label as terrorism, increasing risks to speech, protest, and neutral law enforcement.

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  • Trump signs order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’ — On September 21, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order designating antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." This move revives a controversial pledge from his first presidency, following the killing of
  • Executive Order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization — On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
  • Trump Signs Executive Order Designating "Antifa" as Terrorist Organization — President Trump signed an executive order designating "antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization, despite its lack of centralized structure.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 36 – 2025-09-20–2025-09-26 wk36_PA_008