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February 2, 2026
Immigration
Media

ProPublica Doxxes Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti – They’re Both Hispanic.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: ProPublica doxxed the names of two federal immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis agitator Alex Pretti, revealing both are Hispanic men.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa, 43, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, were identified as the agents. Pretti, a 37-year-old male nurse, was the shot agitator.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shooting occurred on January 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “[S]ecrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability,” claimed ProPublica’s editors.

🎯IMPACT: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that its Civil Rights Division is reviewing the Pretti case.

IN FULL

ProPublica has doxxed two Hispanic men, Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer Raymundo Gutierrez, as the two federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of anti-ICE agitator Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The agents, both originally from South Texas, were participating in Operation Metro Surge, a major immigration enforcement initiative that began in December.

Following the shooting, both were placed on administrative leave. In explaining their decision to expose the men’s names, potentially exposing them and their families to far-left or immigrant-linked violence, despite the fact they have not been charged with a crime, ProPublica’s editors wrote: “ProPublica is publishing the names of the two federal immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of Minnesota protester Alex Pretti. We believe there are few investigations that deserve more sunlight and public scrutiny than this one, in which two masked agents fired 10 shots at Pretti as he lay on the ground after being pepper-sprayed.”

The shooting took place on January 24 during an attempt by agents to clear Pretti and a woman from a roadway. Pretti resisted, prompting agents to yell “He’s got a gun!” before opening fire. Federal authorities later confirmed that Pretti was armed with a legally permitted handgun. Available video from the scene depicts a highly chaotic confrontation, with some accounts claiming an agent seized Pretti’s firearm prior to the shots being fired.

Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse employed at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, had attacked immigration agents the week prior to his shooting, swearing and spitting at them and kicking out a law enforcement vehicle’s taillight before scuffling with officers, again with his gun on his belt.

He was the second activist killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good after she hit an officer with her SUV earlier in January.

This situation in Minnesota stands in sharp contrast to the orderly, collaborative immigration enforcement operation seen in West Virginia over the same period, where federal and local partners worked together to detain hundreds of illegal aliens without reported violence or major public backlash, without the resistance from agitators and Democrat officials seen in Minneapolis.

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February 2, 2026
Immigration
News

Two-Week ICE Op Nabs Hundreds of Illegals Without Incident – Because State and Local Officials Cooperated.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested more than 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia during a two-week statewide operation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and the arrested migrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: January 5-19, 2026, in cities including Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, and more across West Virginia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This operation demonstrates how strong partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and the integrity of our immigration system.” – Michael Rose, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia acting Field Office Director.

🎯IMPACT: Over 650 arrests were made, including migrants with criminal convictions, without incident, proving that the recent violent disorder in Minnesota could have been avoided if agitators and state officials had not sought to disrupt operations.

IN FULL

In a successful two-week immigration enforcement effort in West Virginia from January 5 to January 19, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers worked alongside 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to arrest more than 650 migrants who were in the country illegally. The operation spanned several cities, such as Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, Moorefield, Morgantown, and Huntington, and prioritized migrants who posed a risk to public safety and national security.

Acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Philadelphia, Michael Rose, highlighted the value of state and local collaboration: “This operation demonstrates how strong partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and the integrity of our immigration system,” Rose said. He further explained that ICE’s training and support for local agencies have boosted their ability to locate, detain, and handle cases while upholding high standards of conduct and legal compliance

Detainees also included people with prior convictions for child sex abuse, drug possession, and other crimes. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, a participating agency, commended the ICE team’s approach: “The Sheriff’s Office was impressed with the professionalism and work ethic of the agents and how well they interacted with the citizens and local law enforcement officers,” Sheriff Tom Hansen stated, adding, “We are also gratified that through this program, we have had the opportunity to remove numerous dangerous criminals from our community.”

The effort in West Virginia showcased how effective cooperation between federal immigration authorities and willing local partners can lead to targeted arrests without disorder. In stark contrast, recent large-scale ICE operations in Minnesota have encountered significant resistance from Democrat state officials and local agitators, resulting in violence and two deadly shootings of activists attempting to disrupt immigration enforcement operations.

Vice President J.D. Vance, during a January 2026 visit to Minneapolis, attributed the chaos to “far-left agitators” and uncooperative local officials, arguing that greater cooperation from state and local law enforcement would substantially reduce the unrest.

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January 31, 2026
Crime
Immigration

Migrant Housed in Taxpayer-Funded Hotel Sentenced for Murdering Hotel Staffer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a hotel worker.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Deng Chol Majek, the convicted killer, and Rhiannon Whyte, the victim.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Whyte was murdered in October 2024 at Bescot Stadium railway station in Walsall, England; Majek was sentenced this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: CCTV footage showed Majek “laughing and dancing in the hotel car park” after the attack.

🎯IMPACT: Majek has been sentenced to a minimum of 29 years in prison.

IN FULL

Deng Chol Majek, an asylum seeker, has been sentenced to “life” in prison with a minimum term of 29 years before possible parole, for the murder of 27-year-old hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte in England. The attack took place in October 2024 after Majek followed Ms Whyte from the Park Inn Hotel in Walsall, where he was being housed at taxpayers’ expense, to Bescot Stadium railway station.

Prosecutors told the court that Majek launched an unprovoked assault at the station, using a screwdriver to stab his victim 23 times. One of the blows caused catastrophic damage to her brain stem. She was taken to the hospital but died three days later from her injuries. Whyte, who was a mother, was described by family members as devoted to her child and well-liked by colleagues.

CCTV footage showed Majek trailing Whyte after she finished work and later captured his behaviour back at the hotel. Jurors were shown images of him laughing and dancing in the parking lot while emergency services were attending to his victim. The court heard there was no clear motive for the killing. However, evidence was presented that Majek had previously been reported for making female staff uncomfortable by staring at them. During the trial and sentencing, he showed no remorse. Majek must serve at least 29 years in prison before he can be considered for parole.

The sentencing has drawn attention to the wider debate around crime linked to the asylum system in Britain. The country has seen hundreds of cases involving migrants housed in taxpayer-funded hotels who were later charged with serious offences, including rape, violent assault, and robbery. One hotel resident convicted of rape was reported to have had a prior terrorism conviction overseas.

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January 30, 2026
Immigration
News

Far-Left Mayor Orders City Police to ‘Investigate’ ICE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mayor Katie Wilson (D) announced sweeping measures targeting federal law enforcement in Seattle, Washington, including prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using city-owned property and allocating $4 million in taxpayer funds to support illegal immigrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, and federal law enforcement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made this week in Seattle, Washington.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Whoever you are, and wherever you come from: if Seattle is your home, then this is your city.” – Mayor Katie Wilson.

🎯IMPACT: Wilson’s measures aim to thwart the enforcement of federal immigration law in Seattle, despite no current evidence of a particular increase in ICE activity in the city.

IN FULL

Far-left Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D) announced a set of new measures on Thursday designed to disrupt federal immigration enforcement activities within the city, even as officials acknowledged there is no evidence of particularly increased activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington.

The plan includes allocating $4 million in city funds to provide legal and financial assistance to illegal immigrants, prohibiting ICE from using city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, and directing the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to “investigate, verify and document ICE activity.” City departments will also conduct privacy reviews to restrict data-sharing, update employee training, and post signage on municipal properties designating certain areas as private spaces.

Wilson said the actions are meant to be preventative. “Whoever you are, and wherever you come from: if Seattle is your home, then this is your city,” she said. “And it’s our responsibility as city leaders to move quickly and get organized so we can keep people safe. That is why I am taking immediate steps today to bar federal agents from using city property for federal civil immigration enforcement activity, update SPD protocols, and support trusted community partners to aid the community response, which is our most powerful tool.”

The mayor also announced the creation of a “Stand Together Seattle Initiative” to encourage private property owners to restrict ICE access to their premises. Despite acknowledging that there is no current surge in federal immigration enforcement, Wilson and other city officials described the measures as necessary to prepare for potential future actions by the federal authorities.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said SPD officers will not participate in immigration enforcement and will comply with the mayor’s directives to document federal activity when notified. “The City of Seattle is a welcoming city, and my officers will continue to abide by all laws and regulations that prohibit our participation in immigration enforcement,” Barnes said. “While we have no authority over federal agents or federal policies, we will document incidents if and when notified.”

Wilson, who took office earlier this year and has identified as a socialist, has faced several controversies during her short tenure. Earlier this month, city ethics officials fined her campaign for failing to disclose more than $10,000 in donations from her parents. She has also drawn criticism for suggesting she would have citizen journalists covering Somali fraud charged with hate crimes, and for directing police in Seattle not to arrest certain drug criminals.

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January 30, 2026
Crime
Immigration
Media
News

Don Lemon Has Been Arrested.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles, California.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Don Lemon, federal agents, and his attorney Abbe Lowell.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Thursday night in Los Angeles, while Lemon was covering the Grammy awards.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.” – Abbe Lowell

🎯IMPACT: The arrest follows Don Lemon invading a church in Minnesota alongside anti-ICE activists, ostensibly in a journalistic capacity.

IN FULL

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents on Thursday night in Los Angeles, California, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney Abbe Lowell has confirmed. Lemon, 59, now working as an independent activist-journalist, was taken into custody in connection with his participation in the invasion of a Cities Church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, by anti-ICE activists, following a grand jury indictment.

Lemon was there ostensibly in a journalistic capacity, although he conducted hostile interviews with church members and sympathetic interviews with the invaders, even telling one of the latter, “Thank you for your service.” The invasion, which disrupted a church service and sent congregants fleeing with their children, was motivated by the pastor being suspected of having ties to the federal government.

The exact charges against Lemon were unclear as of the time of publication, although federal authorities had previously indicated that they would pursue people involved in the church invasion for civil rights violations.

Lemon’s attorney Abbe Lowell described the arrest as an “unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration,” which “will not stand.”

The arrest comes amid a broader federal immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, where authorities deployed 3,000 immigration agents over the past two months. Three other people involved in the same church protest have also been arrested.

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January 29, 2026
Immigration
News

TX Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Major H-1B Fraud Investigation.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud involving three North Texas businesses suspected of illegal activity.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Attorney General Ken Paxton, three unnamed businesses, and state officials are involved in the investigation. Governors Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Ron DeSantis (R-FL) have also taken action on related policies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation, announced late Wednesday, is ongoing in Texas, with related policy moves occurring in Florida and at the federal level.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Any criminal who attempts to scam the H-1B visa program and use ‘ghost offices’ or other fraudulent ploys should be prepared to face the full force of the law.” – Attorney General Ken Paxton.

🎯IMPACT: The investigation reflects growing scrutiny on H-1B visa practices at both the state and federal levels.

IN FULL

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into allegations of H-1B visa fraud involving three North Texas businesses suspected of illegal activity, according to a news release from his office. The probe centers on claims that the companies improperly used the skilled-worker visa program to sponsor foreign employees through deceptive practices. As the investigation is ongoing, and charges have yet to be filed, the companies have not been publicly named.

“Any criminal who attempts to scam the H-1B visa program and use ‘ghost offices’ or other fraudulent ploys should be prepared to face the full force of the law,” Paxton said. He added that fraud within the program harms Texans by taking away jobs and opportunities, stating, “I will use every tool available to uproot and hold accountable any individual or company engaged in these fraudulent schemes.”

State officials allege the businesses under investigation may have created “sham” companies and operated “ghost offices” to fraudulently obtain H-1B approvals. In one example cited by the attorney general’s office, a company reportedly listed a single-family home as its corporate headquarters while promoting a separate, unfinished building as its worksite in public-facing materials. Civil investigative demands have been issued seeking records related to the companies’ finances, operations, employee rosters, and internal communications.

The Texas inquiry comes amid a broader crackdown on alleged visa fraud at both the state and federal levels. Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has ordered a freeze on new H-1B petitions submitted by Texas state agencies and public universities through May 31, 2027. Similar actions have been taken in other states, including Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) directed the state university system to end H-1B hiring.

At the federal level, authorities under the Trump administration have intensified enforcement against visa abuse, launching more than 100 investigations into H-1B fraud schemes and revoking a record number of visas. Officials have also expanded efforts to revoke citizenship in cases involving immigration fraud, arguing that stricter enforcement is necessary to protect American workers and restore integrity to the system.

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January 29, 2026
Immigration
News

Illegal From Ecuador Hides in Ecuadorian Consulate to Avoid Deportation to Ecuador.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accused the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, of shielding an illegal immigrant criminal from arrest.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jorge Miguel Bravo Uriles, Ecuadorian consulate staff, and ICE officers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, at the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Unknown to the ICE officers at the time, the building housed the Consulate of Ecuador; however, the building was not clearly marked as the Ecuadorian Consulate.” – ICE spokesman

🎯IMPACT: The illegal immigrant remains at large, with diplomatic tensions arising between Ecuador and the United States.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has accused the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis of preventing federal agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant with a criminal history after he ran into the diplomatic building during an enforcement operation this week. The incident occurred on January 27 when ICE officers attempted to apprehend Jorge Miguel Bravo Uriles, an Ecuadorian national who had previously been convicted of driving under the influence in 2022 and had past arrests for sexual assault and two separate assault charges. According to ICE, Bravo Uriles fled when officers identified themselves.

“When ICE officers approached Bravo Urgiles and identified themselves as law enforcement, the criminal illegal alien fled into a nearby building,” an ICE spokesman said, adding: “Unknown to the ICE officers at the time, the building housed the Consulate of Ecuador; however, the building was not clearly marked as the Ecuadorian Consulate.”

ICE officials said no officers entered the consulate, but alleged that consular staff actively blocked their efforts to take Bravo Uriles into custody. Video of the encounter shows a consulate employee standing in the doorway and telling officers, “This is the consulate of Ecuador, you are not allowed to enter.” An ICE agent responded, “I did not enter. Relax … If you touch me, I will grab you.” Bravo Uriles was not arrested and remains at large.


Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the event as an “attempted incursion” and said consulate personnel activated emergency protocols to protect Ecuadorian citizens inside the building. The ministry also filed a formal diplomatic protest with the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, calling for assurances that similar incidents would not happen again.

Under international agreements governing diplomatic and consular relations, including those recognized by the United States, consular premises are protected from entry by local or federal authorities without permission from the head of the mission. While consulates are not considered sovereign foreign territory, U.S. law enforcement is generally prohibited from entering them without consent.

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January 29, 2026
William Upton
Immigration

Here’s Why the Trump DOJ Is Suing an Illegal Immigrant for $1 Million:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has begun filing civil lawsuits against illegal immigrants who have failed to pay fines ranging from $100 to $500 for illegal entry, up to $10,000 for ignoring a deportation order, and $1,000 per day for failing to comply with removal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and illegal immigrants like Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed last week in Virginia, following changes to federal rules that expedited the fines issued last year.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Defendant owes the civil penalty pursuant to section 274D(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (‘INA’), 8 U.S.C. § 1324d(a). That section provides that an alien who is subject to a final order of removal and willfully fails or refuses to depart shall pay a civil penalty.” — the DOJ’s civil lawsuit against Ramirez Veliz

🎯IMPACT: Several thousand illegal immigrants received notices of civil fines as of late last year, the DOJ is now pursuing nonpayment through civil litigation.

IN FULL

The Trump administration has begun filing civil lawsuits against illegal immigrants who have failed to pay fines ranging from $100 to $500 for illegal entry, up to $10,000 for ignoring a deportation order, and $1,000 per day for failing to comply with removal. In a civil filing made in Virginia, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the payment of $941,114 plus interest—which brings the total of the judgment sought to over $1 million—from Marta Alicia Ramirez Veliz for having failed to leave the United States for three years after her final appeal was dismissed by the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Notably, the total of just under $1 million is calculated based on a $ 998-per-day fine for each of the 943 days that Ramirez Veliz remained in the United States following the dismissal of her case and her receipt of a notice from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the fines last year. “Defendant owes the civil penalty pursuant to section 274D(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (‘INA’), 8 U.S.C. § 1324d(a). That section provides that an alien who is subject to a final order of removal and willfully fails or refuses to depart shall pay a civil penalty,” the DOJ states in its filing made in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

While the fine total is significant, it is not the highest judgment sought by the Trump White House. The National Pulse reported in May last year that Wendy Ortiz, a 32-year-old Salvadoran illegal immigrant living in Pennsylvania, received a total fine of $1.8 million for having remained in the country after a final order for removal.

At the time of Ortiz’s fine, around 4,500 illegal immigrants had received notices of civil penalties. However, last summer, President Donald J. Trump announced that his administration would seek to expedite the fines, waiving the 30-day notice requirement and permitting immediate financial penalties against violators.

“DHS believes that the nature of the failure-to-depart and unlawful entry penalties supports the need for more streamlined procedures,” the rule reads. Trump first introduced the policy during his first term, but the Biden government paused it. Trump reinstated it after retaking office last January.

Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok.

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January 29, 2026
Immigration

Now ICE Says It Won’t Operate At the Super Bowl.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will not patrol Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX, despite earlier warnings of immigration crackdowns.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE agents, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, President Donald J. Trump, and local California officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Super Bowl LX, February 8, 2026, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’ll be all over that place. We’re gonna enforce the law.” – Sec. Kristi Noem in a previous statement

🎯IMPACT: The lack of ICE presence in and around Levi’s Stadium comes as the Trump administration signaled it will draw down the number of ICE agents operating in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota, earlier on Thursday.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will not be conducting enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX or at NFL-sponsored events in the lead-up to the big game on February 8. While an unknown number of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers will be present as part of a federal security contingent at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the lack of ICE operations contradicts prior statements from administration officials who had warned that immigration enforcement efforts would continue, even at the Super Bowl.

In the lead-up to the February 8 game, federal officials indicated that immigration enforcement agents would be present and conduct enforcement operations. “Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear,” one Trump administration official said last week. Previously, in October last year, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that ICE agents will be “all over” the Super Bowl in February, particularly in light of halftime performer Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, a.k.a. Bad Bunny, saying he does not want to perform at events where illegal immigrants could be arrested.

Importantly, according to details on the federal government’s security presence, ICE agents may not be present at Levi’s Stadium or at NFL events at all. Instead, they will serve an auxiliary role in and around nearby San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Notably, major sporting events, like the Super Bowl, are considered Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1, which almost always entails a heavy presence of federal agents, along with state and local law enforcement and private security.

The emphasis on security over immigration enforcement ahead of the big game comes as the Trump administration appears set to reduce the number of ICE agents operating in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota. The National Pulse reported earlier on Thursday that White House border czar Tom Homan announced that the Trump administration will begin drawing down the number of ICE agents in Minnesota. The reduction in the number of federal immigration agents is part of an agreement reached between Homan and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D).

DHS photo by Tia Dufour.

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January 29, 2026
William Upton
Immigration
The Resistance

WATCH: Dems Mistake TSA for ICE, Protest Their Dinner.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: Anti-ICE agitators mistakenly targeted two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents having dinner at a restaurant in Lynwood, California, on Wednesday evening—prompting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office to be called and engage in crowd control.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Anti-ICE agitators, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday evening in Lynwood, California.

🎯IMPACT: The Wednesday night demonstration follows weeks of anti-ICE agitators confronting federal law enforcement agents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota.

IN FULL

Anti-ICE agitators mistakenly targeted two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents having dinner at a restaurant in Lynwood, California, on Wednesday evening—prompting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office to be called and engage in crowd control. The two TSA agents were mistakenly identified by unknown individuals as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, prompting a crowd of demonstrators to show up outside the restaurant, with several carrying Mexican flags and others carrying anti-ICE signs.

In footage from the scene, several Los Angeles County Sheriff officers can be seen forming a loose perimeter around the dining establishment, while several dozen anti-ICE agitators blow horns, whistles, and wave flags and signs. Local reports indicate the TSA agents were forced to call the sheriff for backup as the crowd gathered outside.

When one of the protest organizers was asked whether the group thought it was ICE dining at the restaurant, she responded, “Potentially.” After a brief standoff, the TSA agents were escorted out of the area by sheriff’s department deputies. There were no arrests or injuries.

The Wednesday night demonstration follows weeks of anti-ICE agitators confronting federal law enforcement agents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota. In addition, other cities have seen numerous vehicle ramming incidents where activists—and in some cases criminal illegal immigrants—have purposely slammed their cars into vehicles believed to be occupied by ICE and other federal agents.

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