On January 7, 2026, during a large ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis, an ICE agent fired three close-range shots into a Honda SUV, fatally wounding 37-year-old Renee Good as the vehicle moved and crashed. Video from bystanders appears to conflict with the federal account that Good intentionally rammed officers, prompting experts to question the tactic of standing in front of a vehicle and the decision to shoot. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and protesters condemned ICE, and the FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating. Agents also sprayed irritants and fired pellet rounds at bystanders; volunteer medics treated people. (apnews.com)
Border czar Tom Homan is en route to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations and act as the administration’s on the ground point person, reporting directly to President Trump. (apnews.com) Trump announced the deployment on Truth Social as protests flared after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, a video of which has drawn national outrage. (theguardian.com) The operation, described by officials as an enforcement surge, has involved roughly 3,000 federal agents and prompted Minnesota and several cities to sue the federal government. (apnews.com) A judge is reviewing the challenge while leaders and lawmakers voiced concern about tactics and civil liberties. (time.com)
Students at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia staged a walkout on January 23, 2026 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, joining wider anti‑ICE student actions nationwide. Demonstrators gathered outside campus during instructional hours, drawing local attention and social‑media coverage; reports show school and county responses varied, with some accounts saying teachers supervised for safety. Meadowcreek’s recent state test results show about 20% proficiency in both reading and math versus Georgia averages near 40% and 39%, figures critics cited to question priorities. Coverage includes social posts, video clips, and local accounts of the action on Friday morning. (news.meaww.com)
Tom Homan is flying to Minnesota within hours to oversee ICE operations and report directly to President Trump amid protests over a federal immigration crackdown. (time.com) His arrival follows a disputed ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis that ignited demonstrations and calls from Governor Tim Walz for federal agents to leave. (theguardian.com) Homan has criticized Minnesota’s sanctuary policies and demanded local cooperation; the White House says he will coordinate enforcement and investigations on the ground. (dailycaller.com) The deployment has intensified clashes between federal agents and residents, prompted legal challenges to DHS activity, and escalated a national debate over sanctuary jurisdictions and policing tactics now. (theguardian.com)
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has discussed possible military options against Iran, including missile strikes that could target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, destroy Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bases, and encourage Iranians to “finish the job.” (wsj.com) Advisers warned that large-scale strikes might not topple the regime and could spark broader conflict, urging more forces before action. (wsj.com) The administration has increased sanctions and shifted carrier and tanker assets to the region as it weighs options. (wsj.com) No final decision has been announced; Trump continues to press for regime change while closely monitoring developments and Iranian responses and consulting allied partners. (wsj.com)
Breaking: President Trump said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called him seeking to “work together” after federal agent-involved shootings in Minneapolis. (dhs.techmis.com) Trump announced he sent Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and demanded state officials turn over “any and all criminals” — including undocumented detainees — to federal authorities. (apnews.com) The deployment followed two fatal shootings by federal immigration officers that sparked protests and bipartisan calls for investigations. (apnews.com) Walz has publicly criticized federal operations and urged removal of ICE agents from Minnesota. (dhs.techmis.com) The dispute has intensified legal challenges, protests, and national political debate over federal immigration enforcement and raised questions about oversight. (apnews.com)
