Trump Action Archive

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• Trump continues attacks on immigrants and Minnesota Democrats — In a speech in Iowa, President Trump continued his attacks on immigrants and Minnesota Democrats, labeling those arrested by federal agents as "hardened, vicious, horrible criminals." His remarks reflect ongoing

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• US federal judge blocks deportation of five-year-old boy and his father — A federal judge in Texas issued an order preventing the deportation of five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, as their legal challenge against detention proceeds.
• Federal judge temporarily blocks deportation of father and son — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Adrian Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, while litigation challenging their detention continues.

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• Senate Republicans Move to Vote on Government Funding Bills — Senate Republicans have initiated procedural steps to vote on the final six bills funding the government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure, which contains $10 billion for ICE.

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• Trump administration defends immigration operations amid backlash — Amid growing backlash against violent immigration operations in Minnesota, President Trump defended the actions of his administration, claiming they are part of a "big investigation" into the killing of Alex Pretti.

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• House Democrats threaten impeachment of Kristi Noem — House Democratic leaders, including Representatives Jeffries, Clark, and Aguilar, have issued a statement demanding the immediate firing of Kristi Noem, threatening to commence impeachment proceedings if she is not
• House Resolution 996 Introduced to Impeach Kristi Noem — A resolution, H.Res 996, has been introduced in the House of Representatives to impeach Kristi Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors.
• Democratic Congresswoman Proposes Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary — Democratic congresswoman Robin Kelly has proposed the impeachment of Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, following the killing of US citizen Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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• Federal judge orders ICE head to appear in court — U.S.
• Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director over court defiance — Chief US district judge Patrick Schiltz has summoned Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to appear in court, warning of potential contempt charges for allegedly defying court orders.
• Judge orders ICE director to explain noncompliance with court orders — Judge Patrick J.

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• Protests Erupt Nationwide After Alex Pretti's Death by Federal Agents — Large protests erupted across multiple U.S.

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• Democratic Lawmakers Oppose DHS Funding — In response to the actions of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Amy Klobuchar and Adam Schiff, announced their intention to vote against funding for the Department of
• Senate Democrats to Block Funding Package Over DHS Funding — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats will block a government funding package if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Senate Democrats refuse to support DHS funding bill — Senate Democrats announced they would not support any further funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in light of the recent shooting incident involving federal agents.

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• Republican Chris Madel Exits Minnesota Governor's Race — Republican Chris Madel withdrew from the Minnesota governor's race, citing opposition to the national GOP's immigration policies and their impact on state residents.
• Chris Madel Ends Gubernatorial Bid Over ICE Operations — Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, announced his withdrawal from the race, citing the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement operations as unconstitutional.
• Republican Chris Madel withdraws from Minnesota governor's race — Republican Chris Madel announced his withdrawal from the Minnesota governor's race, citing his inability to support the national Republican Party's approach to immigration and public safety.

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• ICE agents detain workers at Target store in Minnesota — On January 8, 2026, ICE agents forcefully detained two workers at a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota.

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• ICE Detains Immigrant Children in Minneapolis Suburb — ICE officers detained a five-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, in Columbia Heights, a suburb of Minneapolis, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

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• ICE raids in Minneapolis cause widespread fear and disruption — On January 13, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids in Minneapolis, Minnesota, arresting individuals at various locations, including school bus stops and outside churches.

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• Trump Plans to Deport Iranian Nationals — The Trump administration plans to deport at least 40 Iranian nationals back to Iran, despite concerns for their safety.

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• Vice-President JD Vance to Defend Federal Actions in Minneapolis — Vice-President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Minneapolis to defend President Trump's decision to deploy 3,000 federal law enforcement officers to the area following the shooting of Renee Good.

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• ICE targets Somali communities in Maine in new Trump administration crackdown — The Trump administration has initiated a targeted immigration crackdown in Maine, known as Operation Catch of the Day, focusing on Somali immigrants.
• ICE Enforcement Surge in Maine — ICE has increased enforcement activities in Maine under "Operation Catch of the Day," resulting in over 100 arrests within the first three days.
• ICE arrests 100 people in Maine immigration crackdown — The Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested over 100 individuals in Maine as part of an immigration crackdown.

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• Trump demands visibility of violent criminals captured by ICE — Trump called for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE to publicly display the identities of violent criminals they apprehend, claiming this would garner public support for ICE.

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• Trump denies ICE abuses during a press conference — During a press conference, Trump denied allegations of ICE abuses, including a warrantless search and detention of a U.S.

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• DOJ Files Criminal Complaints Against Church Protesters — The Department of Justice filed criminal complaints against seven protesters who disrupted a service at St.
• Arrests made over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church — On Thursday, three individuals, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly, were arrested in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church.

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• ICE Memo Authorizes Forced Home Entries — An internal ICE memo reveals that federal immigration officers are now authorized to forcibly enter homes without a judge's warrant, based solely on an administrative warrant.
• ICE memo claims authority for warrantless home entry — A leaked memo from ICE, signed by Acting Director Todd Lyons in May 2025, suggests that immigration agents may use an administrative removal document, Form I-205, as authority to enter homes and arrest individuals
• ICE Memo Signals Shift in Home Entry Protocols — A leaked memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suggests a potential policy shift from requiring judicial oversight to allowing administrative self-authorization for home entries.

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• Trump labels Minnesota protesters as "agitators and insurrectionists" — Trump characterized individuals resisting ICE actions in Minnesota as "agitators and insurrectionists," suggesting they should be jailed or deported.

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• Trump threatens to stop federal payments to sanctuary cities — Trump released a video promising to halt all federal payments to "sanctuary cities" starting February 1, framing the action as a stand for American autoworkers.

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• ICE agents forcibly detain US citizen without a warrant — ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao, a US citizen, was forcibly detained by ICE agents in his Minnesota home without a warrant.

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• ICE Detains Five-Year-Old Boy in Minnesota — On January 20, 2026, ICE agents detained a five-year-old boy named Liam Ramos outside his home in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
• ICE detains five-year-old boy and father in Minneapolis — On January 20, 2026, ICE agents detained a five-year-old boy, Liam Ramos, and his father in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• ICE detains five-year-old boy and father in Minnesota — On a recent Tuesday, ICE agents detained a five-year-old boy, Liam Ramos, and his father in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as they returned home from school.

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• ICE Halts Payments for Detainee Medical Treatment — U.S.
• ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment — According to a report by Popular Information, the U.S.

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• Judge allows Trump administration to block lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities — A federal judge in Washington DC ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can require lawmakers to provide a week's notice before inspecting immigration facilities.