Trump Action Archive

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• ICE abandons policy to report detainee deaths — ICE announced it would discontinue a policy requiring the agency to report to Congress and investigate the deaths of detainees who died within 30 days of their release.
• ICE narrows death-reporting policy — ICE has revised its death-reporting policy, now excluding deaths that occur within 30 days after a detainee's release from custody from public reporting requirements.

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• Settlements reached over firings related to Charlie Kirk criticism — At least $2 million in settlements have been agreed upon after employees were fired or penalized for criticizing Charlie Kirk following his death.

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• Arrest of Journalist Georgia Fort for Filming ICE Protest — Georgia Fort, an independent journalist in Minnesota, was arrested by federal agents after filming a protest at a St.

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• Don Lemon Indicted for Covering Protest — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota on charges of conspiracy and interfering with worshippers' constitutional rights.
• Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges — Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor turned independent journalist, pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges related to his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church.

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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.

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• Fatal ICE Shooting in Minnesota Sparks Outrage — A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Federal Agent Shoots and Kills Woman in Minneapolis — On January 7, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in Minneapolis.
• ICE agent fatally shoots Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a U.S.

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• Surge in Violence Against Journalists Reported — The Freedom of the Press Foundation reported a significant increase in violence against journalists in the United States since Donald Trump resumed office.

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• Kansas county agrees to pay over $3 million and apologize for police raid on newspaper — Marion County, Kansas, has agreed to pay more than $3 million and issue an apology over a police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper in August 2023.

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• George Mason University demands removal of student video citing IHRA definition — George Mason University in Virginia demanded the removal of a video posted by the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter, citing the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

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• ICE detains British journalist Sami Hamdi after criticism of Israel — On October 26, 2025, British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport.
• British Journalist Detained by ICE — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, reportedly at the urging of pro-Israel, anti-Muslim extremists Laura Loomer and Amy Mekelburg.
• Detention of British Commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by U.S.

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• State Department revokes visas of Charlie Kirk critics — The State Department announced it revoked the visas of at least six individuals who criticized Charlie Kirk following his killing.

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• Federal agents arrest Chicago journalist during ICE raid — On Friday, Debbie Brockman, a video editor for WGN television, was arrested by masked federal agents during an ICE raid in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
• Journalist arrested by Border Patrol agents — WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman was arrested by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while recording their detention of a Latino man.
• Chicago TV producer arrested during ICE raid — Debbie Brockman, a producer for Chicago's WGN television station, was arrested by federal agents during an ICE operation in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.

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• ICE uses extreme force against protesters and journalists in Chicago — In recent weeks, ICE agents have escalated their use of force against protesters and journalists in Broadview, a suburb of Chicago.
• Federal agents accused of using excessive force against journalists — Journalists have filed a lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the use of "extreme force" by federal agents during protests, including the use of tear gas and pepper spray.
• Federal agents accused of using excessive force against protesters — Reports indicate that federal agents have used extreme force against protesters in Chicago, including shooting and using tear gas indiscriminately.

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• Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE custody — Journalist Mario Guevara was deported to El Salvador after spending 100 days in ICE custody.

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• University of California Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze — The University of California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing research funding and imposing a $1.2 billion fine on UCLA.

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• Rightwing influencer accompanies ICE agents during raids in Chicago — On a recent Sunday, rightwing influencer Ben Bergquam accompanied Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a raid in Chicago, where four individuals were arrested.

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• MAGA Influencers Lead Campaign Against Kirk Critics — MAGA influencers have organized efforts to identify and report individuals who posted negative comments about Charlie Kirk after his assassination.

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• Nancy Mace Fuels School Shooter Hoax — Representative Nancy Mace contributed to a false alarm about a school shooter at the University of South Carolina by posting a video of a student mistakenly identified as the suspect.

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• Criminal investigations launched against political opponents — Attorney General Pam Bondi initiated criminal investigations into Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, alleging mortgage fraud.
• Trump Administration's Use of Mortgage Data for Political Purposes — The Trump administration, through the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is using mortgage data to investigate political opponents.

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• ICE allegedly deported Pennsylvania grandfather to Guatemala — Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S.
• ICE Chief Continues Mask Policy for Agents During Arrest Raids — ICE has confirmed the use of Medicaid data to track undocumented immigrants in the U.S., despite these individuals being ineligible for Medicaid.
• ICE Uses Medicaid Data to Track Undocumented Immigrants — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services signed an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to the personal records of nearly 80 million

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• Arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan by FBI — On April 25, 2025, Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by FBI agents in her Milwaukee courtroom and charged with obstruction.

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• Journalist Mario Guevara Arrested and Transferred to ICE — Mario Guevara, a Spanish-language journalist, was arrested by police in metro Atlanta while covering the "No Kings" protest.
• Journalist Mario Guevara Transferred to ICE Custody — Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara was transferred to ICE custody after being arrested while covering a protest.

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• Coalition Warns of First Amendment Violations Against Journalists — A coalition of press and civil liberties organizations published an open letter expressing alarm that federal officers may have violated the First Amendment rights of journalists covering the LA protests.
• Police attacks on journalists during LA protests — Several journalists covering protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration's immigration policies reported being attacked by law enforcement.

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• Trump Administration Ramps Up Deportations and Surveillance of Immigrants — The Trump administration has intensified deportation efforts and increased surveillance of immigrants in New York City.

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• DOJ to Investigate Statements by Democratic Politicians — The Trump administration has asked the Justice Department to investigate statements made by Democratic politicians, including calls for ICE agents to be unmasked, to determine if they threaten ICE officers.