US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention
Judge says the case stemmed from ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ deportation quotas.
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White House ‘Border Czar’ announces shift in Minnesota tactics
White House “Border Czar” Tom Homan said federal immigration agents will conduct “targeted” operations in Minnesota.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
Trump border security chief Homan doubles down on Minnesota operations
Top official promises shift in operations after killings of US citizens, but says Trump not ‘surrendering’ mission.
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Family blames ICE for disabled son’s death after father’s detention
Wael Tarabishi died after weeks in intensive care while his father, his primary caregiver, was held in ICE detention.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral
Maher Tarabishi’s ailing son Wael died as he sat in a detention facility. His family says ICE is responsible.
From: NewsFeed
Video: US agents placed on leave over Pretti shooting as vigil held
US federal agents involved in a fatal shooting during an immigration raid are placed on leave. Manuel Rapalo explains.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
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US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at town hall meeting
US Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was sprayed with an unknown substance by an assailant during a public meeting.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000
Madrid points to ‘positive impact’ of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
Trump promises to ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting
US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
