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Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 122Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 119Police and military are aligned with elite preservation, not public defense 73Protest rights are abridged through zoning, permits, or security claims 70Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt 37Universities are pressured to suppress dissent or lose funding 36Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 35Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorism 33Surveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaque 32Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 26Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 25Voter suppression is rationalized as election integrity 21State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors 18Opposition parties are allowed but structurally weakened 10Journalists investigating the elite are surveilled or smeared 9Data and algorithms are used to manipulate, not serve, the public 5Executive power operates without effective oversight 5Investigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated against 5Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 5Whistleblowers are prosecuted, not protected 5Elections occur, but money and media guarantee elite outcomes 4Memory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erased 4Religion is co-opted as a tool of legitimacy and control 4Elections are flooded with disinformation funded by elite actors 3Emergency powers are normalized and permanent 3Courts issue rulings aligned with donor or elite preference 2Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 2Government archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyed 2Labor protections are eroded to keep workers atomized and dependent 2Policy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributions 2Public funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominance 2Textbooks and museums are altered to erase dissent and accountability 2Access to lawmakers is bought through donations and influence networks 1Civic education is hollowed out and replaced with market ideology 1Civil courts are used to harass and silence critics 1Foreign influence is welcomed if it supports regime interests 1Judicial independence is eroded through politicized appointments 1National history is rewritten to glorify conquest, not justice 1Political appointments are awarded based on loyalty and wealth 1Wealth buys not only speech, but law 1
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Immigrants & Refugees 490Rule of Law 383The Justice Department 193The Civil Service 142Truth 117Public Service 114Minorities 103Elections 57Public Health 50Law Enforcement 48Dissent & Protest 42Education 41LGBTQ People 40Public Norms & Decency 40Separation of Powers 39The Information Environment 39The Constitution 31The Military 24The Press 24Workers 24Children 21Women 19The Courts 18Congress 16Public Memory 16Low-Income Americans 15Global Democracy 14The Environment 13Transparency 13Peaceful Transfer of Power 11The Sick & Vulnerable 11Diplomacy 10Culture & the Arts 8Peace 8The Economy 8Religious Freedom 6Science 6Disabled People 5Inspectors General & Watchdogs 5Veterans 5Voting Rights 5Whistleblowers 5Free Speech 4Birthright Citizenship 3The Presidency 3Anti-Corruption Safeguards 2Allies 1Presidential Succession & Capacity 1Privacy 1The Intelligence Community 1Trade 1
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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.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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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.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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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
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Feb 2, 2026 Federal officials and political allies called for nationalized elections, floated ICE presence at polling places, and pushed new citizenship-based voter ID rules Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The combined push threatened voter access by linking election administration to immigration enforcement and stricter proof-of-citizenship demands.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- Trump Advocates for Nationalizing Elections — Former President Trump suggested on Dan Bongino's podcast that Republicans should nationalize voting in at least 15 places, claiming illegal voting by immigrants.
- Trump advocates for nationalizing voting in select areas — Former President Donald Trump suggested that Republicans should "take over the voting" from states and "nationalize the voting" in "at least many, 15 places" during an appearance on Dan Bongino's podcast.
- Trump Calls for Nationalization of Elections — During a bill signing in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated his call for Republicans to "nationalize" elections, claiming that undocumented immigrants are brought into the country to vote illegally.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Feb 1, 2026 A federal appellate chief judge dismissed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The dismissal protected judicial independence against an executive-branch complaint tied to immigration litigation.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Dismissal of Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg — A federal appellate chief judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge James E.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Reuters · BBC · NPR · The Hill · ProPublica · SCOTUSblog
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Feb 1, 2026 Federal officers used tear gas and flashbangs against peaceful protesters in Portland Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The force raised direct concerns about the right to assemble and the state’s treatment of dissent.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Federal agents use tear gas against peaceful protesters in Portland — Federal officers in Portland, Oregon, used tear gas and flashbangs against thousands of peaceful protesters, including children, who were marching outside an ICE facility.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 31, 2026 Federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and other protest participants tied to a Minneapolis church protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests raised First Amendment concerns by using criminal process against journalists and demonstrators covering or joining dissent.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Don Lemon Arrested and Charged with Civil Rights Crimes — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested and charged by the Department of Justice with civil rights crimes for allegedly interfering with religious freedom during a protest at a church in Minnesota.
- Don Lemon Arrested for Violating FACE Act — Federal agents arrested independent journalist Don Lemon in Minneapolis, charging him with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and conspiring to hurt the exercise of rights.
- Georgia Fort Arrested Alongside Don Lemon — Federal agents also arrested independent journalist Georgia Fort and two protest participants, Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy, during the same incident in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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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.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 30, 2026 Federal immigration officers detained two more students from Liam Ramos's school and their mother Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The family detention deepened concerns about targeting children and asylum seekers through coercive immigration practices.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- ICE detains two more students from Liam Ramos’s school — U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 30, 2026 Clergy members were arrested at a Minneapolis airport protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The mass arrest of religious protesters raised concerns about the policing of peaceful assembly and moral dissent.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- 100 clergy arrested at Minneapolis airport protest — During a protest at the Minneapolis airport, 100 clergy members were arrested while demonstrating against federal actions and the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 30, 2026 Protesters in Minneapolis demonstrated against ICE on January 30 Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The protest reflected sustained local resistance to federal raids, detentions, and killings tied to immigration enforcement.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Reuters · NBC News · BBC · New York Post · National Review
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Protest against ICE in Minneapolis — On January 30, 2026, protesters gathered in Minneapolis to oppose the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration's mass deportation policy.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 30, 2026 Laura Wittmann resigned from Uline over the political donations of its owners Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The resignation showed individual workplace dissent against concentrated private political influence.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Uline Employee Resignation Over Political Donations — Laura Wittmann, a Uline employee based in Ontario, resigned from her position at the company, citing the political donations of the company's owners, Liz and Dick Uihlein, as a reason.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 30, 2026 Former Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden publicly condemned federal agent violence in Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The statements added elite civic pressure against state violence and framed it as a threat to democratic values.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over ICE Violence — Following the shooting of a nurse by federal agents, former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden publicly condemned the violence of federal agents and the administration's response.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 27, 2026 Philip Glass withdrew a symphony premiere from the Kennedy Center in protest Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The withdrawal showed cultural dissent against perceived political capture of a national arts institution.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony from Kennedy Center — Composer Philip Glass has withdrawn the premiere of his Symphony No.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 27, 2026 Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The assault highlighted the threat of political violence against elected officials and minority representatives.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked at Town Hall — On January 27, 2026, Rep.
- Attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall — During a town hall event in Minneapolis, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified liquid by an assailant.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 27, 2026 A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Adrian Conejo Arias and Liam Ramos Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The order protected an asylum-seeking family from removal while courts reviewed the legality of their detention.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 26, 2026 The National Basketball Players Association condemned federal actions in Minnesota Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
A major civic organization used its platform to defend protest rights and demand accountability for state violence.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- NBA Players Association Condemns Federal Actions in Minnesota — The National Basketball Players Association issued a statement condemning the federal government's actions in Minnesota, particularly the killing of Alex Pretti.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 26, 2026 VA nurses in Durham organized a vigil for Alex Pretti Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The vigil linked mourning with public protest against federal violence and impunity.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Nurses Organize Vigil for Alex Pretti, Killed by ICE — Nurses at the VA in Durham are organizing a vigil to honor Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse killed by ICE.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 25, 2026 Federal agents used tear gas on protesters outside a Minneapolis hotel Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The use of chemical force against demonstrators raised concerns about protest rights and federal escalation in crowd control.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Federal agents use teargas on protesters in Minneapolis — On January 25, 2026, federal agents used teargas to disperse protesters outside a hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they believed ICE agents were staying.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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