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• TSA agents tipped off ICE to arrest mother and child at San Francisco airport — TSA agents at San Francisco International Airport flagged the immigration status and travel plans of Angelina Lopez Jimenez and her nine-year-old daughter Wendy Godinez Lopez to ICE officers, who arrested them on March 23, 2026. The Guatemalan nationals, who had been released by border agents in 2018 with a notice to appear in court and later ordered removed by an immigration judge, were apprehended as they traveled to Miami. The arrest, filmed by bystanders, drew condemnation from Democratic lawmakers and raised concerns about California sanctuary policy compliance.
• Trump administration expanded data-sharing between TSA and ICE for domestic flight targeting — The Trump administration expanded data-sharing protocols between TSA and ICE beginning last year, marking a major shift in immigration enforcement strategy by enabling ICE to target individuals on domestic flights based on flagged immigration status. This represents a departure from historical practice in which interior immigration enforcement did not previously target domestic air travel. The arrangement has drawn criticism from civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers who argue it leads to indiscriminate arrests.

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• CREW files FOIA complaint against DHS over surveillance of immigration-enforcement protesters — Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a Freedom of Information Act complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Homeland Security, seeking records of DHS tracking and surveillance of protesters opposing expanded immigration enforcement. CREW's February 2026 FOIA requests sought memoranda, policies, and database records related to DHS collection of images, license plates, and personal data on protesters during operations including "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota and "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine. CREW alleges DHS failed to timely process requests, grant expedited processing, or produce responsive records, and seeks declaratory relief, injunctions compelling disclosure, and attorney fees.

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• Trump threatened to deploy ICE agents to airports and demanded voting restrictions — At 11:34 a.m. on March 22, Trump posted a threat to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to conduct security operations and arrest undocumented immigrants unless Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The post specifically targeted Somali immigrants and Minnesota officials including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Later that evening, Trump stated he would not agree to any DHS funding deal unless Democrats also agreed to the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote and ends mail-in voting, measures widely understood as voter suppression tactics. The post also included attacks on transgender Americans.

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• Trump announced ICE deployment to airports to assist TSA — Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would be deployed to airports to assist the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Border Czar Tom Homan acknowledged there was no detailed operational plan beyond "guarding exits." The deployment positioned immigration enforcement as airport security during a period when international tourism and the World Cup were approaching.

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• Trump administration announced ICE agents would replace TSA agents — The Trump administration announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would take the place of some Transportation Security Administration agents. Former national security officials noted that the legality of moving ICE agents into TSA positions is unclear.
• Tom Homan announced ICE deployment to airports beginning next day — When asked on CNN whether ICE agents would move into American airports starting the next day, Tom Homan responded: "Yes. I'm currently working on the plan. We'll execute tomorrow." When pressed on whether ICE agents are trained to handle airport security, Homan claimed they "receive high-level training" and compared the task to "guard an exit to make sure no one comes through that exit." Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expressed concerns about untrained ICE agents potentially brutalizing or killing Americans at airports.
• Trump announced ICE deployment to airports to assist TSA — Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would be deployed to airports to assist the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Border Czar Tom Homan acknowledged there was no detailed operational plan beyond "guarding exits." The deployment positioned immigration enforcement as airport security during a period when international tourism and the World Cup were approaching.
• ICE agents deployed to US airports to assist TSA amid government shutdown — President Trump and border czar Tom Homan announced and deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to major US airports beginning Monday, March 23, to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents with security screening and exit monitoring. The deployment occurred amid a partial government shutdown that began February 14, leaving TSA agents unpaid for over a month. More than 400 TSA agents have resigned and others called out sick, creating hours-long security lines. Homan stated ICE officers would handle non-specialized tasks like monitoring exits to free TSA agents for screening duties, though operational details remained unclear.
• Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports during TSA shutdown — President Trump deployed ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents to 11 major US airports on March 23, 2026, as TSA screening agents went unpaid during a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The deployment occurred amid a budget impasse triggered by Democratic demands for accountability following ICE killings in Minneapolis and documented warrantless detention practices. TSA agents missed their second paycheck, with hundreds reportedly quitting and many refusing to report for duty, causing security lines to stretch for hours across the country.
• ICE agents were deployed to U.S. airports in tactical gear. — Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports across the country, where they appeared in tactical gear. Travelers and media posted videos of agents "milling around in tactical gear mostly doing absolutely nothing other than getting in people's way." Trump stated ICE would arrest undocumented migrants at airports and indicated the National Guard could be deployed if needed. Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the move as part of Trump's standard playbook.
• Trump administration deployed ICE agents to major airports — President Trump confirmed that his administration would deploy ICE agents to major airports across the country on March 23, ostensibly to assist TSA agents who had been working without pay for over a month due to a Department of Homeland Security shutdown. At least one person was violently arrested by ICE at an airport following the announcement. Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon subsequently stated on his podcast that the deployment could serve as "a test run…to really perfect ICE's involvement in the 2026 midterms," calling it "perfect training."
• Trump administration deploys ICE agents to airports for security support amid TSA staffing crisis — The Trump administration deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports to provide "non-specialized security support" including exit lane manning, crowd management, and line control. This deployment follows a partial government shutdown since mid-February that has caused TSA officer shortages—more than 450 TSA officers quit during the shutdown—and long security lines. Acting TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News ICE would help alleviate challenges facing TSA officers. The shutdown stems from Senate disagreement over immigration enforcement reforms tied to TSA funding.
• Trump deploys ICE agents to airports amid DHS funding shutdown — President Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports on Monday, citing the need to ease congestion at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints caused by the ongoing DHS funding lapse. The funding shutdown, which began in mid-February, has resulted in hours-long security lines at some airports. Trump framed the ICE deployment as a response to operational necessity, though the move places immigration enforcement personnel in civilian airport security roles during a period when Democrats are demanding stronger oversight of immigration agents.

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• Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports — President Trump threatened to deploy ICE agents to airports to take over security due to DHS funding issues. He framed this as a crackdown, targeting Somali immigrants and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. This move comes amid a global conflict and reflects Trump's focus on immigration enforcement over other pressing issues. The threat is part of a broader pattern of using immigration as a political tool, especially in the context of ongoing funding disputes in Congress.
• Trump threatens ICE deployment to airports amid DHS funding standoff — President Trump threatened via Truth Social post to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports on Monday if Democrats do not agree to measures strengthening security and immigration enforcement. The threat came amid a partial DHS shutdown that began February 14, with Democrats blocking a funding bill for the fifth time. Democrats are demanding changes to ICE operations, including better officer identification, codes of conduct, and judicial warrant requirements, following an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that resulted in two protester deaths. TSA agents have begun quitting en masse due to missed paychecks.
• Trump threatened to deploy ICE agents to airports and demanded voting restrictions — At 11:34 a.m. on March 22, Trump posted a threat to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to conduct security operations and arrest undocumented immigrants unless Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The post specifically targeted Somali immigrants and Minnesota officials including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Later that evening, Trump stated he would not agree to any DHS funding deal unless Democrats also agreed to the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote and ends mail-in voting, measures widely understood as voter suppression tactics. The post also included attacks on transgender Americans.

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• Trump administration implements final version of commercial driver's license restrictions after court block — Following a federal court's November 2025 halt of interim restrictions, the Trump administration issued an updated final version of commercial driver's license requirements for immigrants. The new rules went into force in late March 2026, requiring English proficiency and valid immigration status. The policy effectively circumvented the earlier judicial block and continues to remove immigrant drivers from the workforce.
• Transportation Department tightens commercial driver's license requirements for non-citizens and non-permanent residents — The Trump administration's Transportation Department implemented new restrictions on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for immigrants without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, requiring English proficiency and stricter documentation. The rules, which came into force in late March 2026, have resulted in approximately 9,500 drivers being removed from roads for failing English proficiency tests. Additionally, 7,000 trucking training providers and schools have had their accreditations revoked. The policy has caused significant enrollment drops at trucking schools, with some reporting 70% declines, forcing staff reductions and threatening business closures.

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• Complaint filed: State of New Jersey v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — New Jersey and the Township of Roxbury filed a federal complaint challenging DHS and ICE's decision to establish a large-scale immigration detention facility at an industrial warehouse in Roxbury without complying with the Administrative Procedure Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, or Immigration and Nationality Act. Plaintiffs allege the agency failed to conduct required environmental review, consult state and local officials, or account for infrastructure deficiencies, public health risks, and environmental harm to protected waterways. They seek declaratory and injunctive relief to set aside the decision and require statutory compliance before the facility may proceed.

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• Dylan Lopez Contreras released from ICE detention after 10 months — Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 21-year-old Venezuelan freshman at Ellis Prep Academy in the Bronx, was released from Moshannon Valley ICE processing center in Pennsylvania on Wednesday after 10 months in detention. He was arrested by federal immigration agents in May 2025 while attending public school, sparking national outrage as the first widely known instance of a public school student being arrested by ICE. He was released with a GPS tracking device; DHS stated he faces swift removal if a judge finds he has no right to remain in the US.

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• Immigration judge denies asylum claim for Liam Conejo Ramos family — A federal immigration judge denied asylum for Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old preschooler detained in January during Trump administration immigration enforcement operations, along with his father Adrian Conejo Arias and family. The family, including a 13-year-old brother and pregnant mother, is appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Trump administration is moving to expedite their removal to Ecuador despite public outcry and school district concerns about humanitarian impact.

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• Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead Department of Homeland Security — The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted on March 20, 2026, to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security on a near party-line vote. Eight of nine Republicans supported the nomination; Rand Paul dissented. One Democrat, John Fetterman, voted in favor; six opposed. The committee's top Democrat, Gary Peters, criticized Mullin for failing to be forthright and transparent, and for appearing to condone political violence. Mullin's nomination now proceeds to a full Senate vote, where Republicans hold sufficient numbers for confirmation.
• Fetterman casts decisive committee vote to advance Mullin nomination for DHS secretary — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) cast the deciding vote in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 20, 2026, to advance Republican Markwayne Mullin's nomination as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Fetterman was the sole Democrat to join seven Republicans in supporting the nomination, which faced Democratic opposition over allegations that Mullin had encouraged political violence. The vote prompted calls from fellow Pennsylvania Democrats for Fetterman's resignation and criticism that he had abandoned party and constituent interests.
• Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing for Department of Homeland Security — Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on March 18, 2026. He defended the administration's mass deportation agenda while striking a more diplomatic tone than his predecessor. Mullin expressed regret for past inflammatory comments about a US citizen killed by immigration agents and acknowledged mistakes in his public statements. The hearing was contentious, with committee chair Rand Paul demanding explanations for Mullin's past hostile remarks toward him. Democrats pressed Mullin on his truthfulness regarding claimed combat experience, his willingness to enforce immigration at polling places, and his commitment to constitutional limits on executive power. The committee scheduled a vote for the following day.
• Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary; senator claims undisclosed overseas military-adjacent experience — Donald Trump selected Oklahoma Republican senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin, who never served in the U.S. military, has repeatedly made cryptic public statements suggesting combat or overseas security experience, claiming "special assignments outside of DoD" and referencing war zones. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Mullin confirmed he had never traveled abroad except for vacation or mission work, contradicting his earlier implications. His office later clarified the "overseas" work involved Christian mission activities with returning troops.
• Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary; Fema restructuring and staffing concerns raised — Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing. He pledged to restructure rather than eliminate Fema, revoke Noem's $100,000 expenditure review policy, and appoint a qualified Fema director. However, he declined to commit to reversing Fema staff cuts, suggesting some agencies are "bloated," and reiterated that states should lead disaster response with federal support only at certain levels. Disaster management officials expressed concern about his preparedness and vision.
• Senator Markwayne Mullin testified for Secretary of Homeland Security confirmation — Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a contentious confirmation hearing. The hearing began with Chairman Rand Paul confronting Mullin over past comments where Mullin appeared to justify or "understand" the violent assault on Paul by his neighbor. Mullin refused to fully apologize for those comments, leading to a heated exchange.

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• Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention after year in custody despite three judicial release orders — Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old pro-Palestinian activist from the West Bank, was arrested at a Gaza protest outside Columbia University in April 2024, then taken into ICE custody a year later during a routine check-in at a New Jersey ICE office. She was held at Prairieland detention center in Texas for over a year despite a judge ruling three times that she posed no threat and could be released on bond. She was finally released on a $100,000 bond on March 17, 2026. During detention, she reported dangerous conditions, was hospitalized after a seizure in February while shackled, and faced accusations from then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of being a terrorist sympathizer.

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• ICE detains Texas immigration court interpreter without explanation or stated destination — Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old Texas court interpreter and the state's only licensed Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu interpreter, was detained by ICE on March 17, 2026, at Harlingen International Airport while traveling for work. She has been held at El Valle detention facility for over a month without being told why she was detained or where she will be deported. Despite holding a valid legal status and work permit, and having been granted "withholding of removal" protection in 2000 due to persecution risk in India, ICE has not reopened her case or clarified her destination, raising concerns she may be sent to an unfamiliar third country.

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• Teenager dies in ICE detention in Florida; at least 10 other deaths in custody this year — Royer Perez-Jimenez, 19, from Mexico, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room on March 16 at the Glades County detention center in Moore Haven, Florida. ICE reported his death as a presumed suicide, with the official cause under investigation. He had been in ICE custody since February 21. At least 10 other people have died in ICE custody so far in 2026, marking a pattern of deaths in immigration detention facilities.

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• Trump administration slashes diversity and inclusion funding for nonprofits, including Asian American organizations — The Trump administration in its second term has cut diversity and inclusion programs and funding for nonprofits, including many led by Asian Americans. This defunding has reduced institutional capacity for racial justice work and contributed to the decline of momentum in the Stop Asian Hate movement. The shuttering of media outlets such as NBC Asian America further diminished coverage of anti-Asian Pacific Islander issues and public awareness.

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• Stop AAPI Hate and four organizations file class-action lawsuit against DOJ over termination of $810 million in public safety grants — Stop AAPI Hate and four partner organizations filed a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging unlawful termination of more than $810 million in public safety grants. The lawsuit represents an effort to restore federal funding that had supported community-based safety and victim support initiatives across the country.

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• Trump signed Executive Order 14395 establishing Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in federal benefit programs — President Trump signed Executive Order 14395 on March 16, 2026, establishing a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud within the Executive Office of the President. The order, published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2026, directs the Vice President to chair the task force and coordinates representatives from twelve federal agencies to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs. The task force is authorized to develop eligibility verification measures, establish fraud-prevention controls, disrupt fraud networks, and coordinate information-sharing between federal and state authorities. The order mandates agencies submit fraud-prevention plans within 90 days and directs the Attorney General to promote private civil actions under the False Claims Act.
• Trump issues executive order establishing Task Force to Eliminate Fraud — President Trump signed an executive order on March 16, 2026, establishing a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud within the Executive Office of the President. The Vice President chairs the task force, with the FTC Chairman as Vice Chair. The order directs the task force to coordinate a national strategy to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs administered by states, including Medicaid, SNAP, and childcare assistance. The order mandates agencies to improve eligibility verification, implement anti-fraud controls, and share data with federal authorities within 30–90 days.
• White House issues fact sheet on Task Force to Eliminate Fraud executive order — The White House published a fact sheet on March 16, 2026, describing an executive order signed by President Trump establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The order creates a task force chaired by the Vice President to coordinate government-wide efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs including housing, food, medical care, and cash assistance. The fact sheet states the task force will improve eligibility verification, implement pre-payment controls, detect fraud trends, and develop minimum anti-fraud requirements including proof of identity and documentation standards.
• White House signed Executive Order 14395 establishing Task Force to Eliminate Fraud — President Trump signed Executive Order 14395 on March 16, 2026, establishing a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud within the Executive Office of the President. The order directs the Vice President to chair the task force, with the FTC Chairman as Vice Chairman. The task force is tasked with coordinating a national strategy to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs, including Medicaid, food stamps, and childcare assistance. The order directs member agencies to identify fraud-susceptible transactions within 30 days, adopt minimum anti-fraud requirements within 60 days, and submit implementation plans within 90 days. The order also directs the Attorney General to promote private civil actions under the False Claims Act concerning benefits fraud.

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• Federal judge orders ICE to release Minneapolis asylum seeker after 50 days of unlawful detention — U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled that ICE unlawfully detained Elvis Joel TE, an Ecuadorian asylum seeker, for 50 days without legal basis. TE was arrested without a warrant on January 22, 2026, during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, along with his two-year-old daughter. Despite a court order prohibiting their removal from Minnesota, ICE flew both to Texas within 20 minutes. The daughter was released the next day, but TE remained detained. Judge Menendez found no statutory authority for continued detention and ordered his release by March 16, 2026.

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• ICE detention of Canadian mother and autistic daughter in Texas — Tania Warner, a Canadian citizen with a valid work visa through 2030, and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla Lucas, who has autism, were detained by ICE on March 14, 2026, at a border patrol checkpoint in Sarita, Texas, while returning home from a baby shower. Despite presenting valid documentation including a Texas driver's license, work visa, and visa valid until 2030, both were taken for fingerprinting and held at Rio Grande Valley Central processing centre in McAllen. Family members report poor detention conditions and uncertainty about the legal basis for detention.
• ICE detention of Canadian mother and daughter in Texas facilities — Tania Warner, a Canadian citizen with valid work authorization until 2030, and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla were detained by ICE for nearly three weeks after being stopped at a border patrol checkpoint on 14 March. They were held at Rio Grande Valley Central Processing Center and Dilley detention center, facilities criticized for unsafe conditions, inadequate healthcare, and food. Warner reported pervasive pressure to self-deport, chemical exposure causing skin rashes, and witnessing abuse of other detainees. Released on 3 April on a $9,500 bond, they now face deportation proceedings and movement restrictions including an ankle monitor.
• ICE detention of Canadian mother and daughter with autism — Tania Warner, a Canadian citizen with valid work authorization through 2030, and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla (who has autism) were stopped at a US Border Patrol checkpoint in Sarita, Texas on March 14 while driving home from a baby shower. They were detained by ICE and transferred to the Dilley immigration processing center in south Texas. ICE offered release only if Warner agreed to "self-deport" to Canada. The family reports traumatic conditions, including initial detention on floors without mattresses, and Ayla developed a rash during detention.
• ICE detention of Canadian woman and child at Dilley processing center — Tania Warner, a Canadian citizen with valid US employment authorization (expiring June 2030), was detained by ICE on March 14, 2026, at a border patrol checkpoint in Sarita, Texas, along with her seven-year-old autistic daughter, Ayla. Despite possessing documentation showing legal status, Warner was held at Rio Grande Valley processing center, then transferred to Dilley immigration processing center in south Texas. She reported abusive conditions, including handcuffing of children, sleep deprivation via 24-hour lighting, denial of legal counsel access, and coercive pressure to sign self-deportation documents. Her daughter developed a stress-related rash. A lawyer is seeking her release on a $15,000 bond; Canadian officials are exploring diplomatic avenues.

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• Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office expands immigration enforcement capacity and embeds immigration checks into routine local policing — Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office tripled its "designated immigration officers" from 100 to 334 between January 1 and January 31, 2026. In November 2025, the department formally embedded immigration enforcement procedures into standard operating procedures, allowing certified deputies to conduct immigration status checks based on "reasonable suspicion," request immigration officers, and execute civil immigration arrests without state or local criminal charges. The policy creates a tracking system for immigration investigations and routes all custody cases through a new processing step at police headquarters for immigration status verification before jail transport.

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• Largest DHS immigration enforcement operation in history deployed to Minneapolis; two US citizens fatally shot by federal officers; children detained — The Department of Homeland Security deployed the largest immigration enforcement operation in its history to Minneapolis, involving 3,000 federal agents. The operation resulted in the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal officers and the detention of children as agents swept through neighborhoods. The operation was characterized as aggressive and led to Minneapolis residents describing themselves as "under siege." Following intense community pushback and public backlash, additional federal agents were withdrawn, but the underlying hardline enforcement policy continues.

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• Weekly Protests Against ICE Expansion in Cary, NC — Weekly protests are being organized in Cary, North Carolina, against the proposed expansion of ICE detention centers. These protests occur every Friday at 9 am and 4 pm. The protests are part of a broader movement to oppose the expansion of detention facilities and advocate for immigrant rights. Information about these protests and how to participate is available through local activist groups and social media platforms.

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• Complaint filed: Service Employees International Union v. Scott (D. Mass.) — SEIU and four individual airport workers filed a complaint in federal district court challenging U.S. Customs and Border Protection's revocation of Customs seals held by immigrant workers since February 2025. CBP reinterpreted "authorized residency" to exclude workers holding only Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), affecting at least 80 Logan Airport workers. Plaintiffs allege the policy change is arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act, violates the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause by permitting emergency revocations without pre-deprivation hearings, and seek vacatur, declaratory relief, and reinstatement of seals.

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• Federal judge rules ICE warrantless arrests in Oregon unconstitutional — U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a ruling halting ICE's warrantless arrest practices in Oregon, finding that the agency detained people without probable cause or warrants in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The judge criticized ICE's use of the Elite app for generating inaccurate targeting data and noted that officers arrested an "extraordinary" number of Oregonians in October 2025 with "little regard for conducting lawful arrests" to meet the administration's demand for 3,000 daily immigration arrests nationally.

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• Americans withhold federal income taxes in protest against Trump administration policies — Multiple U.S. taxpayers, including lawyer Rachel Cohen and activist Christina Thompson, are refusing to pay some or all of their federal income taxes to protest Trump administration policies including ICE immigration enforcement, wars in Iran and Gaza, and military spending. The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee reported record attendance at training sessions (nearly 500 participants in January 2026, up from a dozen a few years prior), indicating a surge in tax resistance as a form of civil disobedience. Participants acknowledge legal risks including wage garnishment and home seizure but frame non-payment as moral opposition to government spending priorities.