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Minnesota Lawyer Defends Protest at Church Whose Pastor Is Top ICE Official
A civil rights attorney defends a church protest against a top ICE official who also serves as a pastor, highlighting alleged hypocrisy in federal investigations targeting activists and journalists while ignoring ICE agent misconduct.

"Not Above the Law": Law Prof. Michele Goodwin Decries Violent ICE Activity in Minnesota
Law Professor Michele Goodwin analyzes the unconstitutional and unlawful actions of ICE in Minnesota, drawing parallels to the Civil Rights era but noting a dangerous reversal of federal government roles.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026
A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Mother, Renee Good
Minneapolis officials and community leaders vehemently condemn the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, rejecting federal claims of self-defense and demanding ICE's immediate removal from the city.
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