Governor Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Governor Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota to end in “days, not weeks and months,” based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials. The Democratic governor said during a news conference that he spoke Monday with border Czar Tom Homan and White House chief … Read more

ICE is cracking down on people who follow them in their cars

ICE is cracking down on people who follow them in their cars

By Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke and Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Becky Ringstrom was heading home after following federal immigration officials in her gray Kia SUV in suburban Minneapolis when she was suddenly boxed in by unmarked vehicles. At least half a dozen undercover agents jumped in to arrest her, one banging her … Read more

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from taking effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but will still require them to wear clear identification showing their agency number and badge. California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing face … Read more

Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to end the immigration crackdown

Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to end the immigration crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to try to stop a surge in immigration enforcement that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and sparked anger and protests across the country. The state, along with Minneapolis and St. Paul, said the … Read more