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Feb 6, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order expanding criminal-history information sharing for border and visa screening Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order broadened executive control over security data flows in immigration policy, increasing state surveillance capacity at the border.
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- Executive Order on National Security and Public Safety — On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and Its Citizens From Criminal Actors And Other Public Safety Threats."
Feb 5, 2026 Representative Joaquin Castro called for the Dilley family detention center to shut down after measles cases were confirmed Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The demand used congressional voice to challenge detention conditions that affected both public health and detainee welfare.
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- Congressman Calls for Shutdown of Texas ICE Facility Amid Measles Outbreak — Joaquin Castro, a Democratic congressman from San Antonio, has called for the immediate shutdown of the Dilley family detention center in Texas following the confirmation of two measles cases at the facility.
Feb 5, 2026 Congressional Democratic leaders issued ten demands for ICE and DHS reforms in funding talks Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The demands used appropriations leverage to seek procedural limits, oversight, and accountability for federal immigration enforcement.
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- Democrats Issue 10 Demands for ICE Reforms — Democrats have issued a list of 10 demands aimed at reforming the tactics of federal agents under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically targeting ICE and the US Border Patrol.
- Democratic Leaders Release DHS Funding Negotiation Demands — Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have released a list of ten demands in their negotiations with Republicans over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, focusing on immigration enforcement operations.
- Democrats Outline Demands for DHS Funding — Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent a letter to Senate majority leader John Thune (R-SD) and House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) detailing demands for the
Feb 3, 2026 The House of Representatives passed a funding bill that ended the partial shutdown and extended DHS funding briefly Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The vote restored normal operations while preserving Congress’s leverage over future DHS policy conditions.
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- Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown — On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion appropriations bill, ending a partial government shutdown that began the previous Friday.
- House Passes Budget Without DHS Funding — The House of Representatives passed a budget to fund the government, excluding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an additional two weeks.
- Became Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 was enacted, providing funding for various government operations and programs.
Feb 2, 2026 ICE detained Maher Tarabishi and denied him permission to attend his son’s funeral Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The detention showed how immigration custody decisions can sever family unity and impose severe human consequences without meaningful relief.
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- ICE Detains Caregiver, Denies Funeral Attendance — Maher Tarabishi, a Jordan-born man and primary caregiver for his son Wael, who had Pompe disease, was detained by ICE in Dallas after a routine visit.
Feb 2, 2026 Protesters in Minneapolis demonstrated inside a Target store against cooperation with federal agents Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The action showed civil resistance aimed at private actors seen as enabling state enforcement against immigrants.
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- Protests Against Federal Agents in Minneapolis — On February 1, 2026, protesters in Minneapolis entered a Target store to demonstrate against the retail chain's cooperation with federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
Feb 2, 2026 A coalition of immigration groups and affected individuals sued the State Department over the suspension of immigrant visa approvals for 75 countries Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The lawsuit challenged a sweeping visa freeze that affected family unity, equal treatment, and access to lawful immigration.
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- Lawsuit Filed Against State Department and Marco Rubio Over Visa Suspension — A coalition of immigration groups, lawyers, and US citizens has filed a lawsuit in a US district court in New York against the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. v. Rubio (S.D.N.Y.) 1:26-cv-00858 — Case filed — Case filed On February 2, 2026, nonprofit organizations Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) and African Communities Together (ACT) and 11 affected individuals filed a complaint against Secretary of State Marco
Feb 2, 2026 Judge Ana Reyes temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling protected hundreds of thousands of Haitian residents from immediate loss of status, detention, and deportation.
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- Federal judge halts termination of Haitian TPS — A federal judge in Washington, D.C.
- Judge blocks Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians — A U.S.
- Judge blocks Trump administration’s stripping of Haitians’ protected status — A federal judge, Ana Reyes, has issued a temporary stay preventing the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for up to 350,000 Haitians.
Feb 1, 2026 The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The investigation acknowledged possible abuse of force by federal agents and created a formal accountability channel after public protest.
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- Justice Department opens investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — The Justice Department's civil rights division has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by two federal agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, in Minneapolis.
Feb 1, 2026 Stephen Miller said Haitians living legally in Ohio should not be treated as part of the community or future citizenry Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The statement used exclusionary rhetoric to redefine belonging and normalize a hierarchy of political membership.
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- Stephen Miller rejects citizenship for Haitians in Ohio — White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted on social media rejecting the idea that Haitians living and working legally in Ohio should be considered part of the community, calling for a "labor class" that
Jan 31, 2026 Judge Fred Biery ordered the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from ICE detention Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling checked family detention practices and protected bodily liberty for a child and parent facing immigration custody.
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- Release of Liam Conejo Ramos from Detention — A judge ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from a family detention facility in Dilley, Texas.
- Judge orders release of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father from ICE detention — A U.S.
- U.S. District Judge orders release of detained asylum seeker and child — U.S.
Jan 31, 2026 Judge Kate Menendez refused to halt Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling allowed a large federal immigration operation to continue despite claims of local harm, profiling, and state-rights violations.
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- Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis — A federal judge, Kate Menendez, denied Minnesota's request to end the federal immigration operation, Operation Metro Surge, in Minneapolis.
- State of Minnesota v. Noem (D. Minn.) 0:26-cv-00190 — District Judge Menendez denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin Operation Metro Surge, finding Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden f… — District Judge Menendez denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin Operation Metro Surge, finding Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden for their Tenth Amendment and Equal Sovereignty claims.
Jan 31, 2026 Federal immigration agents intensified enforcement around Minneapolis schools and nearby communities Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The activity spread fear through schools and families, affecting attendance, safety, and the practical exercise of rights by immigrant communities.
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- Enforcement Surge in Columbia Heights School District — On January 31, 2026, The New Yorker reported an enforcement surge affecting the Columbia Heights school district near Minneapolis.
- Immigration Enforcement Activity Near Schools Reported — On February 3, 2026, Chalkbeat reported that immigration enforcement activities have been occurring closer to schools, including detentions near high schools around dismissal time and near bus stops.
Jan 31, 2026 Federal agents arrested minors, bystanders, and other residents during Minneapolis operations Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests showed how broad enforcement tactics can sweep up vulnerable people and chill ordinary community life.
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- Federal agents arrest minors and bystanders in Minneapolis — Federal agents in Minneapolis arrested 15- and 16-year-old siblings outside a Whittier clinic, along with two bystanders, as part of a broader operation in the area.
Jan 31, 2026 Protesters across the United States held nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations, strikes, and walkouts Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The coordinated actions showed large-scale public dissent against federal immigration enforcement and used protest to demand accountability.
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- "ICE Out of Everywhere" Protest Scheduled — On January 31, 2026, the 50501 Movement will hold a protest titled "ICE Out of Everywhere." This action is part of a series of events leading up to a major mobilization on March 28.
- Nationwide "ICE Out of Everywhere" Protests Planned — On January 31, 2026, the 50501 Movement is organizing a nationwide protest called "ICE Out of Everywhere" to demand the permanent removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
- Nationwide anti-ICE protests and strikes occur across the US — On Friday, thousands of protesters across the United States participated in a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Jan 31, 2026 Congress allowed a partial government shutdown to begin during the DHS funding standoff Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The shutdown showed how legislative deadlock over immigration enforcement disrupted routine governance and federal operations.
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- US Government Partially Shuts Down Over DHS Funding Standoff — The US government entered a partial shutdown due to a standoff in Congress over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding.
- Partial government shutdown begins amid funding disputes — A partial government shutdown has commenced, affecting federal employees as Congress remains deadlocked over funding and immigration enforcement restrictions.
Jan 31, 2026 The Senate approved a government funding package with temporary DHS funding Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The vote kept most government functions moving while leaving immigration enforcement policy unresolved in later negotiations.
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- US Senate Approves Government Funding Deal — On January 30, 2026, the US Senate approved a government funding package with a 71-29 vote.
- Senate passes funding measures for government departments — The Senate passed a package of five measures to fund government departments until next September, along with a bill to continue homeland security operations for two weeks.
Jan 31, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security encouraged the public to report undocumented immigrants through an ICE hotline message Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The message used official communications to mobilize public suspicion against a vulnerable group and shape the information environment around immigration.
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- DHS Encourages Reporting of Undocumented Immigrants — The Department of Homeland Security posted a message encouraging the public to report undocumented immigrants, suggesting that doing so could lead to affordable housing opportunities.