2-year-old girl in ICE custody: Judge orders release

A 2-year-old child from Ecuador who was taken into ICE custody with her father during a Minneapolis traffic stop on Thursday has been ordered to be released.

Illinois investigates South Shore ICE raid linked to apartment management

The state of Illinois is investigating whether last September’s military-style ICE raid on a South Shore Apartment building came after a tip from building management for the purpose of intimidating minority residents into ultimately vacating the premises. 

State investigates landlord after ICE raid at South Shore apartment building
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State officials have opened an investigation into the landlord of a South Shore apartment building where a large ICE raid took place last fall. The raid led to at least 37 arrests, with federal officials saying it targeted drug trafficking, weapons crimes, and immigration violations. A newly filed housing discrimination complaint now backs up tenants’ claims about how the raid was carried out and raises questions about the landlord’s role.

Memo tells ICE officers to enter homes without judge's warrant

An ICE memo shared by a whistleblower directs federal immigration officers to use force to enter homes without a signed judge’s warrant.

Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said

Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.

Progressive Democrats push bill to abolish ICE | The Chicago Report
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Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. 

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota lawmakers
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A federal appeals court just paused that was blocking immigration agents from using force on protesters in Minnesota. 

Visa freeze begins for these 75 countries

The visa freeze for 75 countries begins today, Jan. 21. Here are the countries included, and what to know about the suspension.

Immigration attorney explains impact of U.S. visa freeze on dozens of countries
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An immigration attorney breaks down the Trump administration’s decision to freeze immigrant visa processing for dozens of countries, examining the stated “public charge” rationale, the data behind it, and what it could mean for future immigration policy.

Trial for suspect accused of offering money for Bovino’s murder begins

The trial of an alleged Chicago gang member accused of offering $10,000 for the murder of a top U.S. Border Patrol official began Tuesday.

Walz's office, 5 other MN government offices served subpoenas in ICE obstruction investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.

‘Sanctuary Stories’: A living documentary on Chicago immigration
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Creator Craig Duff and actors Amber Dow and Zimbo Gessert share how “Sanctuary Stories” brings Chicago immigration experiences to life and the impact it’s having on audiences.

‘No Kings’ protest near Chicago-area ICE facility

Thousands of protesters are expected to show up near the ICE facility in Broadview on Saturday for a “No Kings" demonstration.

No Kings protest planned for ICE facility near Chicago
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The western Chicago suburb of Broadview is preparing for thousands of demonstrators at a "No Kings" protest near the village's ICE processing center this weekend, with road closures and safety planning underway.

Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters

A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.

Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report

Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.