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April 6, 2026
Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account
Prosecutors did not watch video of the nonfatal shooting until weeks after charging the wounded man, an official said.
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March 28, 2026
No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos
It’s the third time that protesters have organized events around the globe to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations are planned.
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March 24, 2026
Minnesota Prosecutors Sue to Access Evidence in Shootings by Agents During Immigration Crackdown
The federal government has refused to provide even basic information about the three shootings during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, including two that were fatal.
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March 21, 2026
Charges Dropped Against Woman Mistaken for Protester in Minnesota Church Case
Federal prosecutors dismissed charges against one of 39 defendants they charged for disrupting a worship service in January to protest the immigration crackdown.
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March 19, 2026
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.
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March 11, 2026
ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress
Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she ho...
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March 6, 2026
Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Welcome Kristi Noem’s Firing
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis said “Good riddance” after Ms. Noem’s ouster. Gov. Tim Walz and others said they still wanted a “complete overhaul” of the department.
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March 3, 2026
DHS Investigates Gregory Bovino’s Remarks About Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith
Mr. Bovino, who was the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns in American cities, was reported to have made disparaging comments in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, ...
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February 27, 2026
30 More Indicted in Cities Church Protest Against ICE in St. Paul
The newly indicted people join nine others, including Don Lemon, in facing charges in connection to a protest of President Trump’s immigration crackdown during a worship service.
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February 27, 2026
Federal Judge Accuses Trump Administration of Repeatedly Disobeying Orders
The federal judge identified 210 orders issued in 143 cases in Minnesota in which he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials had not complied with court orders.
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February 26, 2026
Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?
The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.
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February 25, 2026
Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations
A judge took the unusual step of dropping the case over a speedy trial violation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, which has been flooded with immigration-related cases.
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February 23, 2026
Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders
At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.
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February 12, 2026
Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
The announcement came more than two months into an operation that has led to tense protests, thousands of arrests and three shootings in the Democratic-led state.
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February 10, 2026
Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Joseph H. Thompson in Minneapolis Church Protest Case
Facing charges over his role at a church protest, Mr. Lemon, a journalist, retained a veteran litigator who recently resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota.
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February 7, 2026
Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.
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February 7, 2026
Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperat...
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February 7, 2026
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S. ...
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February 6, 2026
As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role
Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.
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February 6, 2026
What to Know About Minnesota’s Immigration Policies Amid Federal Crackdown
The Trump administration has criticized state and local “sanctuary” policies during its Minnesota immigration crackdown. The reality on the ground is complicated.
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February 4, 2026
Minneapolis Police Chief Fears Long-Term Damage From Immigration Crackdown
Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.
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January 31, 2026
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol field leader, made disparaging remarks in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, an Orthodox Jew, people with knowledge of the phone call said.
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January 26, 2026
Federal Government Again Excludes Minnesota From Investigation of Fatal Shooting
State officials have resorted to unconventional methods as they press forward with their own inquiries into the killings of Alex Jeffrey Pretti and Renee Good.
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January 24, 2026
Pepper-Sprayed While Pinned Down: A Searing Scene Provokes Outrage
Images of a man getting pepper-sprayed at close range while being held down by Border Patrol agents fueled more tension in Minneapolis.
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January 23, 2026
ICE Demands More Access to Minnesota Inmates. But It’s Complicated.
The Trump administration said it would ease its immigration operation in Minnesota in exchange for broader access to inmates. Local leaders say they already cooperate significantly.
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January 13, 2026
Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good’s Widow
Joseph H. Thompson, a career federal prosecutor who was the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota last year, was among those who resigned as the Justice Department sought to examine the woman’s suppos...
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