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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Columbia University student detained by U.S. federal agents released

A Columbia University student detained by federal immigration authorities was released following intervention from President Trump after protests erupted on campus.

Feb 27 • 14:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Columbia University reports that agents detained a student on campus

Columbia University has reported that federal agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus building and detain a student.

Feb 26 • 21:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Columbia University student detained by federal agents in residence hall

A Columbia University student was detained by federal immigration agents who gained access to a residence hall under false pretenses, leading to concerns about the conduct of federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Grand jury rejects indictment over federal officer’s shooting of US citizen

A grand jury declined to indict a federal immigration agent involved in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez during a traffic stop in Texas.

Feb 25 • 23:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Witness to immigration agent’s killing of friend last year dies in Texas car crash

A key witness to the 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by a federal immigration agent tragically died in a car crash in Texas.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect

A shooting incident at Mar-a-Lago involving the Secret Service highlights the impact of a partial government shutdown on federal agents' pay.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NJ Democrats push ‘F---ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

New Jersey Democrats have introduced a controversial bill, the F---ICE Act, aimed at allowing residents to sue over unlawful immigration enforcement actions by federal agents.

Feb 23 • 17:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Third US citizen killed by feds revealed

A third U.S. citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, was killed by a federal agent in Texas during an immigration enforcement operation, according to newly released documents.

Feb 21 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agent last year, new records show

Newly released records reveal that a US citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Texas during a traffic encounter last year, which had not been publicly disclosed.

Feb 21 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Another American was killed by ICE last year

A 23-year-old American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year, marking a troubling trend of deadly shootings by federal agents.

Feb 21 • 01:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"18 USC 111" in the United States: what it is and how ICE uses it to detain migrants

The article explains how ICE utilizes 18 USC 111 to arrest migrants and individuals who interfere with federal agents in the United States.

Feb 20 • 20:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Has Immunity Ended? The Cook County Prosecutor's Office in Chicago Will Now Go After Federal Agents Who Violate the Law

The Cook County Prosecutor's Office in Chicago has issued a new protocol allowing for the potential prosecution of federal immigration agents who violate state laws.

Feb 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ATF seizes 36K guns as Trump administration shifts focus from Biden priorities to cartels, street crime

Federal agents have seized over 36,000 illegal firearms, marking a shift in focus during the Trump administration towards combating street crime and drug cartels.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

B. Obama compared immigration raids in Minnesota to the behavior of dictatorships

Former President Barack Obama criticized recent federal immigration raids in Minnesota, likening the actions of federal agents to authoritarian practices seen in dictatorships.

Feb 15 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Federal agent who shot at immigrants gives false explanation… controversy over the killing of a citizen in Minnesota spreads

A federal agent involved in an immigration enforcement shooting in Minneapolis has provided false testimony, prompting an investigation and intensifying criticism regarding violent immigration enforcement practices in the U.S.

Feb 14 • 00:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump ends raids in Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced the conclusion of a special operation against illegal immigration in Minnesota, following significant controversy and public backlash.

Feb 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The trauma that ICE has left in Minnesota: 'It is a situation similar to COVID'

Residents in Minnesota are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the fear of ICE detentions, which has prompted them to organize against federal agents.

Feb 13 • 04:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Towards a new "shutdown" in the United States: the American Congress clashes over the homeland security budget

The U.S. Congress is on the brink of a shutdown due to a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over the immigration police budget following the fatal shooting of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Feb 13 • 03:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Aftermath of 'Two Citizens Dead'... Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota After 10 Weeks

Following the tragic shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, President Trump has decided to end a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that lasted just over two months.

Feb 12 • 23:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Special operation against immigration in Minnesota declared closed

The Trump administration has announced the closure of a special operation against illegal immigration in Minnesota, following weeks of incidents and the deaths of two activists due to federal agents' actions.

Feb 12 • 18:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration threatens 7-Eleven partnership after federal agents denied service at Minneapolis store

The Trump administration is reconsidering its partnership with 7-Eleven following an incident where federal agents were denied service at a Minneapolis store.

Feb 12 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After deaths, ICE operation is set to end in Minnesota, says Trump envoy

Tom Homan announced the potential end of the ICE operation in Minnesota following recent fatal incidents involving federal agents.

Feb 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ICE Chief in Minnesota Calls for Trump to End Operations Against Immigrants in the State

The temporary head of the ICE in Minnesota has proposed to President Trump the termination of immigration enforcement operations in the state, following significant protests and a recent shooting incident involving federal agents.

Feb 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Immigration Police ICE Starts Withdrawal from Minnesota

Immigration Police ICE has begun to withdraw from Minnesota, with about 700 federal agents already leaving and a larger withdrawal planned for the coming weeks, as stated by Chief Border Officer Tom Homan.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota police say vehicle believed to be pursued by federal agents crashed downtown, protests ensue

A vehicle being pursued by federal agents crashed in St. Paul, Minnesota, prompting injuries and protests.

Feb 11 • 20:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Houston, Texas: Students Lead Protests Against ICE and Abbott Announced Retaliation

In Houston, Texas, students are protesting against ICE operations, calling for attention to the treatment of immigrants by federal agents.

Feb 11 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect of throwing a bag of money out the window in Balneário Camboriú has phone seized

A suspect who threw a bag of cash out of an apartment window in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, has had his phone confiscated by federal agents during an ongoing investigation.

Feb 11 • 14:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US curler Rich Ruohonen calls ICE operations in Minnesota 'wrong': 'There's no shades of grey'

Olympian Rich Ruohonen condemns ICE operations in Minnesota following recent violent incidents involving federal agents.

Feb 10 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Democratic congresspeople question US immigration chiefs: 'If you don't want to be called Gestapo, stop acting like one'

Democratic lawmakers are interrogating the heads of US immigration agencies regarding aggressive tactics used by federal agents during a congressional hearing.

Feb 10 • 19:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A judge overturns the ban on masks for federal agents in California

A federal judge in California has overturned a law prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks, while upholding a requirement for them to display identification.

Feb 10 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A judge blocks the California law that prohibits federal agents from covering their faces

A federal judge has blocked a California law that forbids federal agents from covering their faces during immigration enforcement operations, while still requiring them to display identification badges.

Feb 10 • 03:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How legal is it to film an ICE agent during a migration operation?

The legality of filming ICE agents during migration operations has become a contentious issue in the U.S., with federal agents claiming it's illegal while laws suggest otherwise.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

California on alert today: areas closed by federal agents due to Super Bowl LX operations

California is experiencing traffic closures and detours in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San José due to the Super Bowl LX.

Feb 8 • 07:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Anti-ICE agitators arrested at federal building in Minneapolis after lewd objects hurled at law enforcement

Over 40 anti-ICE protesters were arrested in Minneapolis during a chaotic event following a memorial for two residents shot by federal agents.

Feb 8 • 01:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Minnesota is like Pergamino

The article discusses recent events in Minnesota, particularly the controversial clashes between protesters and federal agents regarding immigration enforcement, leading to the deaths of two Americans.

Feb 7 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Super Bowl Alert: what ICE can do at a 'Level 1' event and California police cannot prevent

The article discusses the powers of federal agents during the 2026 Super Bowl, highlighting actions that ICE can carry out that local police in California cannot stop.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Protests in Minneapolis as immigration crackdown continues

Protesters in Minneapolis demand the withdrawal of federal agents amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations, while Democrats threaten to block funding for the Homeland Security Department unless there are significant changes to immigration enforcement policies.

Feb 6 • 12:35 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Trump gave the starting signal to chaos in the midterm elections in November

Federal agents raided local council warehouses in Fulton County, Georgia, seizing around 700 boxes of ballots from the 2020 election as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis man charged with threatening, cyberstalking ICE officers

Kyle Wagner, a Minneapolis activist, has been charged with cyberstalking and threatening ICE officers amidst nationwide protests over federal agents' actions.

Feb 6 • 03:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and body cam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has ordered the release of surveillance and body camera footage related to ICE operations, accusing federal agents of unconstitutional actions and calling for accountability amidst claims of violence.

Feb 6 • 01:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump admits immigration crackdown needs ‘softer touch’ after deaths

US President Donald Trump acknowledged the need for a more compassionate approach to immigration enforcement following the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal agents during Minneapolis operations.

Feb 5 • 17:40 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires

Tom Homan has announced the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from Minnesota, coinciding with the expiration of a nuclear arms deal between the U.S. and Russia.

Feb 5 • 13:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

MAGA’s War on Empathy

The article reflects on the tragic killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents while he was attempting to assist a woman in distress, drawing parallels to the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan in the context of empathy in modern America under Trump's influence.

Feb 5 • 10:14 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement

A recent poll reveals that 65% of Americans believe ICE has overstepped its bounds in immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Morning news brief

The morning news brief covers the departure of federal agents from Minnesota, a rise in disapproval of ICE among Democrats and Independents, and the expiration of the last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S.

Feb 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert in California, today: streets closed by federal agents and detours due to the Super Bowl LX operation

Due to security measures for Super Bowl LX, various cities in California, including San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San José, are experiencing road closures and detours for both drivers and pedestrians.

Feb 5 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US government withdraws 700 federal agents from Minneapolis

The US government has announced the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from Minneapolis, following rising dissatisfaction with President Trump's immigration policies after the deaths of two Americans in the city due to actions by ICE agents.

Feb 5 • 05:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump suggests a 'softer line' in immigration policy

President Donald Trump hinted at the need for a 'softer line' in immigration policy while announcing the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from Minnesota amidst ongoing mass deportations.

Feb 5 • 05:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis reignite the legal battle of Democratic states against ICE

The fatal shootings of 37-year-old Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have intensified state legislative efforts against ICE amid Congressional negotiations for new limits on immigration agents.

Feb 5 • 04:45 UTC

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