Trump Action Archive

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Jul 17, 2026 An off-duty Geo Group employee shot a woman who had protested outside an ICE facility and was later arrested Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The shooting linked private detention operations to violence against a protest participant and raised concerns about safety around dissent.

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  • Off-duty ICE facility employee arrested for shooting protester — Brandon Booth, an off-duty employee of Geo Group, which operates an ICE facility in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested after shooting a woman who had participated in a protest outside the facility.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_020
Jun 28, 2026 The Department of Justice charged dozens of anti-ICE activists over Minnesota protests Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The prosecutions raised concerns that federal criminal law was being used to deter organizing and punish dissent tied to immigration enforcement.

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  • Department of Justice Charges Anti-ICE Activists — The Department of Justice has charged nearly 40 people over a protest at a church and another 15 with broad conspiracy charges related to their responses to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 76 – 2026-06-27–2026-07-03 wk76_CR_004
Jun 23, 2026 Texas judges sentenced anti-ICE protesters to prison terms ranging from decades to 100 years. Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The sentences raised major concerns about criminalizing protest and using terrorism-style punishment against dissent.

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  • Texas anti-ICE protesters sentenced to long prison terms — Nine Texas protesters were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, ranging from 50 to 100 years, after being convicted of terrorism charges related to a protest at an immigrant detention facility in Alvarado, Texas.
  • Anti-ICE Protesters Receive Harsh Sentences — Federal judges sentenced anti-ICE protesters in Texas to prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years.
  • U.S. District Judge sentenced eight protesters to lengthy prison terms — U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26 wk75_CR_010
Jun 16, 2026 Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged fifteen people with conspiracy tied to opposition to an immigration crackdown Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The case raised concerns that protest and direct action against immigration enforcement were being treated as criminal conspiracy.

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  • Fifteen people charged with conspiracy in Minnesota immigration crackdown — Fifteen individuals in Minnesota have been charged with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers in response to a controversial immigration enforcement crackdown.
  • Indictment of Anti-ICE Protesters in Minneapolis — Fifteen anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have been indicted for conspiracy, highlighting ongoing tensions between law enforcement and activists.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 74 – 2026-06-13–2026-06-19 wk74_CR_011
Jun 10, 2026 Brad Lander stood trial and was later acquitted over an elevator-blocking charge tied to ICE oversight efforts Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The case tested the line between official oversight, protest, and criminalization, with the acquittal affirming space for dissent around detention practices.

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  • Trial of Brad Lander for Alleged Elevator Blocking — Brad Lander, former New York City comptroller, is on trial for allegedly blocking an elevator at 26 Federal Plaza during an attempt to inspect rooms holding detained immigrants.
  • Brad Lander Acquitted of Blocking Elevator at ICE Facility — On June 11, 2026, Brad Lander, a New York City Democrat and former city comptroller, was found not guilty by a Manhattan federal court of blocking an elevator at a federal building housing an ICE field office.
  • Brad Lander Acquitted of Obstruction Charges — Brad Lander was acquitted of obstruction charges related to his September arrest during a protest at ICE's holding cells.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12 wk73_CR_008
Jun 6, 2026 Protesters outside Delaney Hall were pepper-sprayed during demonstrations over detention conditions Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The use of force against demonstrators raised concerns about how immigration enforcement sites were policing dissent and public scrutiny.

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  • Protesters Pepper-Sprayed at Delaney Hall — As detainees go on hunger strike over conditions at Delaney Hall, relatives describe concern for loved ones’ wellbeing
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12 wk73_CR_001
May 30, 2026 Detainees at Delaney Hall carried out a hunger and labor strike over conditions and access to care. Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The strike was a direct act of dissent by people in custody, highlighting rights claims inside an immigration detention system.

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  • Hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall ICE facility — Approximately 300 detainees at Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, are reportedly on a hunger and labor strike, according to advocates and lawmakers.
  • Family visitation partly restored at New Jersey ICE facility — Family visitation at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, has been partly restored following a week of protests.
  • Detainees at Delaney Hall Initiate Hunger Strike — On May 22, 2026, approximately 300 detainees at Delaney Hall began a hunger strike to protest the conditions of their detention and the lack of access to legal representation.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 72 – 2026-05-30–2026-06-05 wk72_CR_006
May 30, 2026 Governor Mikie Sherrill shifted policing outside Delaney Hall to state authorities and set protest controls around the site. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The move shaped how protest rights were managed around a contested detention center and increased state control over dissent.

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  • New Jersey Governor Takes Over Policing at ICE Facility — On May 30, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that state officials would assume control of policing outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, from ICE.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 72 – 2026-05-30–2026-06-05 wk72_CR_007
May 29, 2026 A federal jury convicted three ICE protesters of felony conspiracy charges Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The verdict raised concerns that protest activity was being criminalized in ways that could chill future dissent.

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  • Federal jury convicts ICE protesters of conspiracy — A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, found three protesters, including a US military veteran, guilty of felony conspiracy charges related to a June 2025 protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29 wk71_CR_017
May 7, 2026 Tennessee state troopers cleared protesters from the Capitol House gallery after the map vote Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The removal showed security power being used to limit visible dissent during a major representation dispute.

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  • Tennessee State Troopers Clear Protesters from Capitol — On May 7, 2026, state troopers cleared protesters from the Tennessee State Capitol's House gallery following the passage of a controversial new congressional map.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08 wk68_CR_019
Apr 29, 2026 Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr brought new charges against Cop City protesters Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The prosecution renewed legal pressure on activists and raised concerns about criminal law being used to deter protest movements.

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  • Georgia Attorney General Indicts Cop City Protesters — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced new charges against three activists protesting the Atlanta police training center, known as Cop City.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 67 – 2026-04-25–2026-05-01 wk67_CR_014
Apr 16, 2026 Federal agents and prosecutors arrested journalist Georgia Fort and charged her over protest coverage Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest threatened press and protest rights by using criminal law against reporting on a public demonstration.

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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17 wk65_CR_012
Apr 8, 2026 Tucker Collins filed a federal tort claim after a DHS agent shot him in the eye at a protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The claim challenged federal force used against a protester and highlighted risks to assembly rights and observer protections.

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  • Federal tort claim filed against DHS for injury at protest — On March 28, 2026, Tucker Collins, a USC student, was injured during the No Kings protest in Los Angeles when a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent shot him with a "less-lethal" projectile, resulting in the
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 64 – 2026-04-04–2026-04-10 wk64_CR_008
Mar 13, 2026 Senator Tim Sheehy was reported to have physically confronted a protester during a Senate hearing Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The incident raised concerns about how elected officials treated dissent in a formal public forum.

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  • Senator Tim Sheehy Involved in Controversial Incident — Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) faced backlash after physically confronting a protester during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, resulting in the protester's arm breaking.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13 wk60_CR_016
Feb 27, 2026 Federal authorities arrested 25 more people over a Minnesota anti-ICE church protest Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrests escalated criminal consequences for protest activity tied to immigration enforcement and tested the boundary between dissent and prosecution.

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  • Federal authorities arrest more people over Minnesota anti-ICE church protest — On Friday, federal authorities arrested 25 more individuals for their involvement in a January protest at Cities Church in St Paul, Minnesota, bringing the total number of people charged to 39.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27 wk58_CR_011
Feb 24, 2026 Aliya Rahman and Representative Al Green were arrested or removed after silent protest during the State of the Union Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest and ejection showed security power being used against symbolic dissent in one of the country's most visible civic forums.

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  • Disabled Woman Arrested During State of the Union — On February 24, 2026, Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep.
  • Rep. Al Green Ejected During State of the Union — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, Democratic Rep.
  • Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address — During the State of the Union address, Rep.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27 wk58_CR_005
Feb 16, 2026 Police officers stopped a memorial dance performance at the Kennedy Center Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The intervention restricted peaceful expressive activity on federal property and narrowed room for public dissent.

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  • Police Shut Down Dancers' Memorial at Kennedy Center — On President’s Day, twenty-two Broadway dancers performed a memorial for Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the Lincoln Memorial.
  • Dancers' Memorial Performance Interrupted by Law Enforcement — On President's Day, a group of Broadway dancers performed a choreographed memorial for Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the Lincoln Memorial.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20 wk57_CR_008
Feb 9, 2026 Federal prosecutors charged anti-ICE protesters with conspiracy after a Portland demonstration Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The charges escalated legal pressure on protest activity and raised concerns that dissent was being reframed as criminal conspiracy.

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  • Federal prosecutors charge protesters with conspiracy following ICE protest — Following a protest against the detention of Joswar Torres, federal prosecutors charged nine demonstrators with conspiracy, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's approach to handling protests.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13 wk56_CR_010
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.

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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.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30 wk54_CR_026
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.

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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 wk54_CR_011
Jan 21, 2026 The Department of Justice filed criminal complaints against church protesters in Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The charges showed protest activity being met with federal criminal process in a conflict tied to immigration enforcement.

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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23 wk53_CR_027
Jan 14, 2026 Federal agents used tear gas, flash-bangs, and arrests against protesters in Minneapolis Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The response narrowed practical protest rights by treating public dissent around immigration enforcement as a security problem.

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  • Eight arrested in Minneapolis amid federal crackdown on protests — On January 13, 2026, eight individuals were arrested outside a federal building in Minneapolis as federal agents used teargas and flash bangs against protesters.
  • ICE Agents Use Force Against Protesters in Minneapolis — ICE agents reportedly used flash-bang grenades and chemical gas against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
  • Federal agents clash with protesters in Minneapolis — Federal agents clashed with protesters in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot a man, leading to the use of tear gas and flash-bang grenades.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_CR_016
Jan 11, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security deployed hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after the Renee Good protests began Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The surge escalated a local civil-rights crisis into a broader federal show of force against a protesting city.

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  • Homeland Security Deploys More Agents to Minneapolis Amid Protests — Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, announced the deployment of "hundreds more" federal agents to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_CR_009
Jan 10, 2026 Portland police and federal authorities arrested protesters after border patrol agents shot two undocumented immigrants in Portland Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrests linked immigration enforcement violence to protest policing, raising concerns about suppression of dissent around federal actions.

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  • Six protesters arrested in Portland after two people shot by border patrol agents — On Thursday, six protesters were arrested in Portland, Oregon, following a protest against federal immigration enforcement.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_CR_007
Jan 9, 2026 A 21-year-old anti-ICE protester was permanently blinded by non-lethal ammunition Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The injury showed the severe physical risks protesters faced from force used during public dissent.

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  • Anti-ICE protester permanently blinded by non-lethal ammunition — On January 9, a 21-year-old protester was permanently blinded after being shot at close range by non-lethal ammunition during an anti-ICE protest.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09 wk51_CR_016