Trump Action Archive

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• DHS investigated left-wing groups after Alex Pretti's killing — The New York Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security quietly launched an investigation into several left-leaning political organizations in the wake of Alex Pretti's killing by federal immigration agents. The probe targeted many groups and individuals not connected to any criminal activity and involved expansive surveillance efforts, including infiltrating Signal group chats and obtaining financial records of organizations.
• Mayor Ginther ordered Columbus police to restrict Flock data sharing — Following an audit revealing 15,577 searches of Columbus's Flock network potentially related to immigration enforcement, Mayor Andrew Ginther issued an order directing Columbus police to stop statewide sharing of the city's Flock license plate data. Police had already restricted broader nationwide sharing. The order came after council members and residents questioned the use of the surveillance technology and its connection to federal immigration enforcement operations.
• Federal operation "Operation Puppet Master" targeted progressive organizations and anti-ICE activists — Court documents filed on Thursday reveal a federal operation called "Operation Puppet Master" that targeted progressive organizations, labor unions, and groups protesting the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The Justice Department charged 15 defendants in June with crimes including conspiracy to impede federal officers, assault, threats, stalking, and destruction of government property. DHS officers entered meetings in churches, schools, and parks while working undercover, monitored activist chat groups, and used license plate numbers to identify people who attended gatherings. A DHS page titled "The Conspiracy" listed 18 organizations ranging from a Minneapolis bicycle repair collective to the AFL-CIO. At a January 31 meeting in Minneapolis, an undercover DHS officer listened as Sunrise Movement supporters discussed sit-ins, de-escalation, safety marshals, and police liaisons at events; the officer's report noted the group focused on peaceful protests.
• Columbus city council held six-hour hearing on Flock camera surveillance and immigration enforcement — Columbus residents and city officials spent approximately six hours on Monday debating the city's use of Flock Safety cameras. Council members questioned Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant and public safety officials about privacy, data sharing, and whether the city should continue using the technology. A recent audit found the Columbus Flock network had been searched 15,577 times for reasons potentially involving immigration enforcement, including searches by DHS, U.S. Border Patrol, and law enforcement participating in ICE's 287g program. Following the audit, Mayor Andrew Ginther ordered Columbus police to stop statewide sharing of Flock data.
• Flock Safety announced policy changes to address surveillance concerns — After months of backlash, Flock Safety announced new changes to its license plate reader policies. The company will reduce its standard data retention period from 30 days to 7 days, require law enforcement to use an auditing feature to identify abnormal searches, and require officers to connect searches to case codes from their records management systems. Flock will also give cities and police departments more control over the types of investigations outside agencies can conduct using the data, allowing jurisdictions to block outside searches tied to immigration enforcement. More than 50 agencies or jurisdictions have canceled, suspended, rejected, or deactivated Flock systems since the beginning of 2026.

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• Broadway dancers performed choreographed memorial at Lincoln Memorial for two people killed by ICE agents — On President's Day, twenty-two dancers from Broadway productions (Hamilton, MJ: The Musical, Wicked) and former Kennedy Center performers staged a choreographed performance at the Lincoln Memorial memorializing Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, two people killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The piece was directed by Bryan Buckley and choreographed by Matthew Steffens. The Lincoln Memorial performance completed without interruption. The dancers then moved to the Kennedy Center, where twenty-three law enforcement officers stopped them partway through the routine, citing federal property restrictions.

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• Broadway dancers' memorial performance interrupted by police at Kennedy Center — On President's Day, February 16, 2026, twenty-two dancers from Broadway casts including Hamilton, MJ, and Wicked performed a choreographed memorial for Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the Lincoln Memorial. The performance played in full at that location. When the group moved to the Kennedy Center, twenty-three officers stopped them partway through their performance. The White House Communications Director publicly criticized the memorial as "weak, corny, and lame."
• Broadway dancers performed choreographed memorial at Lincoln Memorial for two people killed by ICE agents — On President's Day, twenty-two dancers from Broadway productions (Hamilton, MJ: The Musical, Wicked) and former Kennedy Center performers staged a choreographed performance at the Lincoln Memorial memorializing Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, two people killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The piece was directed by Bryan Buckley and choreographed by Matthew Steffens. The Lincoln Memorial performance completed without interruption. The dancers then moved to the Kennedy Center, where twenty-three law enforcement officers stopped them partway through the routine, citing federal property restrictions.

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• ICE vehicle rammed through protesters outside San Francisco Immigration Court — On the morning of July 8, 2025, an unmarked ICE SUV drove through a crowd of protesters gathered outside San Francisco Immigration Court to prevent the detention of an immigrant. The vehicle struck human bodies, injuring at least one protester. ICE agents in militarized gear, some without identifying badges, deployed pepper spray, batons, and rifles against the crowd. San Francisco Police remained present but did not intervene. The incident occurred amid escalating federal immigration enforcement operations.

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• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested by ICE Agents — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by ICE agents while protesting outside a private detention facility. The arrest was justified by the interim U.S. attorney, who claimed Baraka ignored warnings to leave the area. Videos show Baraka being arrested in a public space.
• DHS Threatens Arrests of Democratic Congress Members — DHS spokesperson Tricial McLaughlin announced potential arrests of Democratic Congress members who attempted oversight at an ICE facility, resulting in the arrest of the Newark mayor. The incident has sparked accusations of abuse of power and intimidation against the administration.
• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested by federal officials — Federal officials arrested Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka outside an immigration facility, alleging he committed trespass and ignored warnings from DHS officials.
• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at ICE Detention Facility Protest — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by Homeland Security agents on Tuesday after participating in a protest and press conference outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka, along with three members of Congress, was protesting against the Geo Group, which operates the facility. He was charged with trespassing and released after five hours. The Department of Homeland Security indicated that more arrests could follow, citing risks posed to law enforcement and detainees. Baraka has vowed to continue the legal fight against the Geo Group, alleging improper renovations and lack of compliance with local laws.
• ICE Arrests Newark Mayor Ras Baraka — ICE agents arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest, an action that has sparked significant controversy and allegations of intimidation. The arrest occurred in the context of a protest, and there were subsequent threats made to members of Congress who were present. This incident has raised concerns about ICE's tactics and their impact on democratic protest rights and political expression. The arrest and threats have been criticized as attempts to intimidate and suppress dissent.