Federal Border Patrol and ICE agents have continued raids across Minneapolis amid large protests, refusing calls to withdraw. The Department of Homeland Security launched a large “Operation Metro Surge,” deploying roughly 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities. (washingtonpost.com) The deployments have coincided with deadly clashes, including the January 24, 2026, shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, intensifying public outrage. (en.wikipedia.org) Minnesota officials have sued DHS seeking limits on the operation, while Secretary Kristi Noem and federal leaders have defended and expanded deployments, promising more officers despite protests and legal challenges, and ongoing investigations continue. (washingtonpost.com)
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Federal agents press raids across Minneapolis amid protests. DHS’s “Operation Metro Surge”—2,000 agents—continues as Minnesota sues after Border Patrol fatally shot Alex Pretti Jan. 24. Source: Washington Post. (washingtonpost.com) Thoughts? Comment.
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Senate Republicans signaled they will press ahead with the six‑bill spending package the House approved, refusing to strip Homeland Security funding, and urged Democrats to “find a path” to avoid a lapse. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, vowed to withhold votes for any package that includes funding for DHS and ICE after two fatal Minneapolis shootings by federal agents — including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti — and demanded reforms and accountability. The standoff raises the risk of a partial government shutdown ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline as leaders scramble for a compromise and public outrage. (cbsnews.com)
Virginia Democrats introduced House Bill 1442 on January 22, 2026, sponsored by Del. Alfonso Lopez, to bar any person from performing acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement within 40 feet of polling places, local electoral board meetings while results are ascertained, and recount sites. (legiscan.com) The bill amends §24.2‑604, adding immigration‑enforcement language to the code’s existing 40‑foot prohibited area that already limits campaigning and firearms near polling‑place entrances. (legiscan.com) HB1442 is listed as introduced and committee referral pending. (legiscan.com) If passed, it would explicitly extend voter‑protection zones to cover immigration‑enforcement actions during elections. (legiscan.com) Sponsor Lopez is a Northern Virginia Democrat and lawmaker. (legiscan.com)
