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Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

A federal judge has given the government until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers in Minnesota

Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return

Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday called a judge's proposal that the government issue a student visa to a college student it deported to Honduras in violation of a court order "unfeasible" and said immigration authorities will not facilitate

Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey, the top lawyer in Vice President JD Vance's office, is set to depart the Trump administration to join BGR Group, a lobbying and public affairs firm. Cooksey played a crucial role in the White House's negotiations to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., leading to a deal that placed the platform under American investor control. His departure marks the end of a year-long tenure where he also contributed to forming the Justice Department's Division for National Fraud Enforcement. Cooksey's move to the private sector follows his involvement in significant policy negotiations, including those related to TikTok and U.S.-U.K. data access discussions.

Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Leads to Multiple Arrests

Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Leads to Multiple Arrests

In Minneapolis, a protest against federal immigration enforcement resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals. The demonstration took place outside a Hilton hotel near the University of Minnesota, where protesters believed federal agents were staying. The protest is part of ongoing tensions in the city following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw hundreds of federal agents. The protestors, some of whom carried signs reading 'ANTI-ICE' and 'ICE OUT,' were responding to recent incidents involving the deaths of U.S. citizens at the hands of federal agents, which have sparked national debate.

Law Firms Suing President Trump to Argue Cases Separately in DC Appeals Court

Law Firms Suing President Trump to Argue Cases Separately in DC Appeals Court

Four major law firms, Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Susman Godfrey, and WilmerHale, are set to argue their cases separately against the Trump administration's executive orders in the DC appeals court. These firms previously secured injunctions against orders that allegedly weaponized the justice system by restricting lawyers' security clearances and access to federal buildings. The Justice Department had requested a delay in litigation or consolidation of the cases to avoid duplicative briefings. However, the court appears to favor the firms' request for separate briefings, allowing each to present its arguments individually.

Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'

Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'

A government lawyer who told a judge that her job “sucks” during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post

Hundreds of ICE Officers Preparing to Leave Minneapolis Amid Calls for State Investigations

Hundreds of ICE Officers Preparing to Leave Minneapolis Amid Calls for State Investigations

Hundreds of ICE officers are preparing to leave Minneapolis. This development comes as over 300 former federal prosecutors are urging the Justice Department to permit state investigations into shootings involving ICE. The call for state-level investigations reflects growing concerns about accountability and transparency in incidents involving federal immigration enforcement.

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Sen_ Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”

Trump's border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

Trump's border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

President Donald Trump's border czar says the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota will be seriously reduced after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants

House Passes Funding Bill, Sets Stage for Immigration Enforcement Reforms

House Passes Funding Bill, Sets Stage for Immigration Enforcement Reforms

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a government funding bill, effectively ending a brief partial government shutdown. The bill, which passed by a narrow margin of 217 to 214, includes funding for several federal agencies through September but only extends funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 10 days. This short-term extension is intended to pressure the Trump administration into reforming immigration enforcement tactics, particularly those of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill's passage follows recent incidents involving immigration agents, including the killing of two American citizens, which have intensified scrutiny of ICE's practices.

Border Czar Tom Homan Holds Briefing in Minneapolis Amid ICE Operational Changes

Border Czar Tom Homan Holds Briefing in Minneapolis Amid ICE Operational Changes

Tom Homan, the border czar, conducted a press conference in Minneapolis to address changes in ICE operations. This briefing follows the reassignment of Greg Bovino by President Trump after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Homan's presence in Minnesota is part of a strategic move to manage ICE activities more effectively on the ground. The briefing is part of ongoing efforts to address immigration enforcement and operational challenges faced by ICE in the region.

New Orleans police say recruit detained by ICE had been verified through agency's system

New Orleans police say recruit detained by ICE had been verified through agency's system

The New Orleans Police Department denies wrongdoing after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained one of its recruits