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January 28, 2026
Immigration
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Dem DA Vows to ‘Hunt Down’ ICE Agents Like Nazi War Criminals.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Philadelphia District Attorney (DA) Larry Krasner (D) compared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to “wannabe Nazis” during a rally and threatened legal action against them.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Larry Krasner, other progressive prosecutors such as Mary Moriarty, and ICE agents.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: During a rally on Tuesday in Philadelphia.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities; we will find you; we will achieve justice.” – Larry Krasner

🎯IMPACT: Krasner’s rhetoric has drawn criticism for its inflammatory nature.

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Philadelphia District Attorney (DA) Larry Krasner (D) sparked outrage Tuesday with a speech attacking federal immigration enforcement, smearing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “wannabe Nazis” and vowing to wage a lawfare campaign against them. “If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities; we will find you; we will achieve justic … under the Constitution and the laws of the United States,” Krasner said, stating that federal officers are not immune from homicide charges even after leaving office. He also said he is working with other progressive prosecutors, including Minneapolis’ Mary Moriarty, to hold federal agents accountable at the state level.

Krasner, a far-left prosecutor backed by billionaire George Soros, has long been a lightning rod for controversy. Since taking office in 2018, he has implemented sweeping progressive reforms, including ending cash bail for some offenses and reducing prosecutions. Republican critics say those policies contributed to a dramatic surge in violent crime, with Philadelphia homicides hitting a record 562 in 2021, although they later fell to a 20-year low by 2024. Krasner was impeached by the Pennsylvania House in 2022 over allegations of “purposeful ineffectiveness,” but he remains in office, dismissing the effort as an attack on “black, brown, and broke” voters.

Krasner’s rhetoric comes amid nationwide tension over ICE enforcement. Some Democratic officials have made highly controversial statements regarding the agency. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes suggested that under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law, citizens could legally shoot masked ICE agents if they felt threatened. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, similarly to Krasner, compared illegal immigrants and ICE to Anne Frank and the Nazis hunting her.

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January 28, 2026
Immigration

Clinton Judge Halts Deportation of Illegal Immigrant Who Abandoned His 5-Year-Old Child.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge temporarily blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from deporting illegal immigrant Adrian Alexander Conejo Ramos and his five-year-old son, even though the latter was not arrested by ICE.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Liam Conejo Ramos, his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Ramos, ICE officials, and U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday in the Western District of Texas.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The facts in this case have NOT changed: ICE did NOT target or arrest a child.” – Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The deportation of the father has been halted for now—DHS says the son was never considered for deportation—and ICE is restricted from transferring them out of the region.

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A federal judge issued a temporary order late Tuesday preventing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from deporting five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Ramos. The judge, U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery, appointed by Bill Clinton, also blocked ICE from transferring the pair out of the Western District of Texas.

ICE reported that Adrian Conejo Ramos, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, attempted to evade arrest during an operation on January 20, abandoning his child in a vehicle in freezing temperatures. ICE deportation chief Marcos Charles emphasized that the operation targeted the father and not the child. Efforts to return the child to his family were reportedly met with resistance, as those inside the home refused to open the door.

Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement rejecting claims that ICE intended to detain Liam’s mother. “Officers even assured her she would NOT be taken into custody,” McLaughlin said, continuing, “The alleged mother refused to accept custody of the child. The father told officers he wanted the child to remain with him.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Adrian Conejo Ramos entered the U.S. illegally in December 2024 and was released into the country by the Biden government. Despite a pending asylum claim, ICE sought to detain him, citing his illegal status and his actions during the arrest.

McLaughlin emphasized, “The facts in this case have NOT changed: ICE did NOT target or arrest a child. On January 20, ICE conducted a targeted operation to arrest Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, an illegal alien from Ecuador who was RELEASED into the U.S. by the Biden administration. As agents approached, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias fled on foot—abandoning his child.”

The National Pulse reported last week that the corporate media and Democrat lawmakers attempted to falsely claim ICE had detained the five-year-old. However, Vice President J.D. Vance and other Trump administration officials made clear that the child was looked after by federal agents for his own safety after his father abandoned him and fled from ICE officers.

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January 28, 2026
Immigration
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Walz is Back to Inflaming Tensions in Minnesota After Far-Left Activists Protested His Dialogue With Trump Admin.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is back to attacking the “cruel” Trump administration after his talks with White Border Czar Tom Homan drew protests from far-left activists.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tim Walz, Tom Homan, and President Donald J. Trump.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Following the shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti in Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “They started this fire, and we are not going to give them credit for putting it out.” – Tim Walz

🎯IMPACT: The failed Democratic vice presidential candidate’s comments suggest he is not interested in helping to de-escalate tensions in his state.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) has re-escalated his criticism of the Trump administration this week, after initial, seemingly positive talks with President Donald J. Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan aimed at easing tensions following the shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti by Border Patrol. “They started this fire, and we are not going to give them credit for putting it out,” Walz said of the administration, despite his own long history of inflaming the public against federal law enforcement, for instance, by comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo.

In an interview, Walz acknowledged some improvement in discussions with Homan, citing a “tone shift” and “progress,” but questioned Trump officials’ sincerity, arguing they are infected with “a cruelty that runs so deep” and have only reached out to him because of criticism of the Pretti shooting in the media. In recent days, Walz has gone so far as to compare ICE efforts to arrest illegal immigrants in Minnesota, including killers and violent pedophiles, to Nazis hunting Anne Frank, drawing sharp criticism from the Holocaust Museum.

Notably, Walz’s return to inflaming the public against the federal government follows pressure from far-left activists, who surrounded his office in the state capitol following his dialogue with Homan demanding a hard line against federal immigration enforcement.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), who also held talks with Trump and Homan initially reported as positive, has also since come out to vow his city will not uphold federal immigration law, prompting the President to warn he is “playing with fire.”

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January 28, 2026
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Trump Warns Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ by Refusing to Uphold Federal Law.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) that he is “playing with fire” by vowing not to uphold federal immigration law.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Mayor Frey, and federal immigration authorities.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: President Trump reacted to Frey’s comments on Truth Social on January 28.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!” – Donald Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The exchange re-escalates tensions between Minnesota Democrats and the federal government, after Trump sent Border Czar Tom Homan to the state in an effort to improve relations following the shooting of an anti-ICE activist.

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President Donald J. Trump has sharply criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after the Democrat vowed that the city will not uphold federal immigration law. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said, “Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, ‘Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws.’ This is after having had a very good conversation with him. Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!”

Trump had spoken to Frey and state governor Tim Walz (D), who have both used inflammatory rhetoric against federal law enforcement, after anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting, in an effort to ease tensions. The President also dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to the state, with Frey saying he had had a “very good conversation” with the former ICE chief.

Frey and Walz moving back towards an aggressive posture may be driven by far-left activists in their supporter base, who besieged Walz’s office in the state capitol to protest his dialogue with Homan.

While Walz, Frey, and other state Democrats insist ICE is not making residents any safer, federal authorities have detained many highly dangerous criminals, including migrants convicted of triple homicide and strongarm rapes against children.

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January 28, 2026
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Holocaust Museum Blasts Walz for Comparing Illegal Immigrants to Anne Frank.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) compared immigrants hiding from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis during World War II, sparking backlash from the U.S. Holocaust Museum and members of the Jewish community.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Walz, the U.S. Holocaust Museum, Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, and Jewish-American activist Shabbos Kestenbaum.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The comments were made during a Sunday press conference in Minnesota, ahead of International Holocaust Memorial Day. The U.S. Holocaust Museum and Jewish leaders responded to Walz’s comments this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable.” – U.S. Holocaust Museum.

🎯IMPACT: The remarks have drawn widespread criticism, with some accusing Walz of exploiting Holocaust history and undermining law enforcement.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is facing intense backlash for comparing immigrants hiding from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Walz stated, “We have got children hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody’s gonna write that children’s story about Minnesota.”

The remarks, made just two days before International Holocaust Memorial Day, have drawn sharp rebukes from the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Jewish leaders. The museum, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), responded to Walz’s remarks, writing, “Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable.”

“Despite tensions in Minneapolis, exploiting the Holocaust is deeply offensive, especially as antisemitism surges,” the institution concluded.

Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Donald J. Trump’s antisemitism envoy, also weighed in, stating, “Ignorance like this cheapens the horror of the Holocaust. Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally and abided by Dutch law. She was hauled off to a death camp because of her race and religion. Her story has nothing to do with the illegal immigration, fraud, and lawlessness plaguing Minnesota today.”

Jewish-American activist Shabbos Kestenbaum labeled Walz “evil” for his comments, adding, “One million Jewish children were killed during the Holocaust. Illegal immigrants are offered thousands of dollars to take a free flight home.”

This is not the first time Walz has compared ICE agents to Nazi forces. Last year, he referred to them as a “modern-day Gestapo,” claiming they operated in “unmarked vans” and “disappeared” individuals. The comments from the Democrat governor have, critics contend, played an outsized role in motivating political violence against federal law enforcement in his state.

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January 28, 2026
Immigration
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Anti-Illegal Immigration Activists Arrested for ‘Inciting Hate.’

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Police in France arrested two British anti-mass migration activists for allegedly “inciting hatred.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Two British men, aged 35 and 53, and Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor Cécile Gressier.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The arrests occurred over the weekend in Calais, France.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We can only take in so many, too many is too many, and this is too much, isn’t it?” said one of the arrested activists.

🎯IMPACT: The arrests show that the French authorities have the capacity to act against people protesting illegal migrants gathering on the coast opposite England, even as they decline to act against the migrants themselves.

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Two British activists were detained by French authorities in Calais over the weekend on suspicion of “inciting hatred” and planning actions aimed at stopping illegal boat migrant crossings to Britain. CĂ©cile Gressier, the public prosecutor in Boulogne-sur-Mer, confirmed that the two men, aged 35 and 53, were arrested following online activity in which they discussed preventing migrants from reaching England via small boats operated by criminal people-smuggling networks. French police, who largely allow the migrants to operate on the coast without interference, said the comments went beyond political expression and raised concerns about potential public disorder and violence.

One of the men had used his YouTube channel to call on others to join him in guarding beaches along the northern French coast, while pledging to act “without violence.” In the video, he expressed anger over migration levels, saying, “We can only take in so many, too many is too many, and this is too much, isn’t it? That’s why we’re doing this.”

The arrests were linked to an initiative known as “Operation Overlord,” organized by British activist Danny Tommo and named after the Allied landings in Normandy during the Second World War. The campaign aims to target people-smuggling operations by monitoring beaches used for small-boat departures. Tommo has said the group’s presence temporarily disrupted crossings and argued that stronger enforcement could have a deterrent effect. “When pressure is applied by ordinary people, the authorities act immediately. And when they act at scale, the boats stop,” he said.

French authorities have adopted a firm stance against British activists involved in anti-migration actions along the Channel coast, contrasting with their lax attitude towards the migrants. In recent months, France has banned several British anti-illegal immigration figures from entering the country, accusing them of engaging in propaganda, reconnaissance, and attempts to interfere with migrant boats.

Britain’s Labour Party government has rejected calls from Reform Party leader Nigel Farage to turn boats back at sea or withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to ease deportations, arguing such measures would be unlawful and dangerous. The debate is taking place against a backdrop of wider integration challenges, including data showing that in parts of Britain with high asylum intake, a significant proportion of schoolchildren do not speak English.

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January 27, 2026
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Anti-ICE Activists Besiege Walz’s Office Over Dialogue With Trump, Homan.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left activists gathered outside the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) in the state capitol, protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tim Walz, White House Border Czar Tom Homan, President Donald J. Trump, and protesters.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota State Capitol building.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The Governor and Homan agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue and will continue working toward those goals, which the President also agreed to yesterday.” – Governor Walz’s office

🎯IMPACT: Tensions remain high in Minnesota as Democrats and anti-ICE activists attempt to effectively veto federal immigration law.

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Far-left protesters gathered outside Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office in the state Capitol on the afternoon of January 27, chanting “justice delayed, justice denied,” while holding signs reading “Justice for Alex Pretti” and “F*ck ICE.” The demonstration came hours after Walz met with White House Border Czar Tom Homan amid ongoing tensions over federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis.

Walz’s office released a statement following the meeting, saying the governor “met with Tom Homan this morning and reiterated Minnesota’s priorities: impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, a swift, significant reduction in the number of federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to the campaign of retribution against Minnesota.” The statement added, “The Governor and Homan agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue and will continue working toward those goals, which the President also agreed to yesterday. The Governor tasked the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as the primary liaison to Homan to ensure these goals are met.”

The protests follow two fatal incidents in Minneapolis earlier this month involving anti-ICE activists. Renee Good was killed after ramming a federal officer with her vehicle, while Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol during a scuffle.

Walz also spoke with President Donald J. Trump on Monday regarding the shootings and the federal presence in Minnesota. After the call, Walz wrote, “I had a productive call with President Trump earlier today. I told him we need impartial investigations of the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, and that we need to reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota.”

He added that “The President agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and to talk to DHS about ensuring the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is able to conduct an independent investigation, as would ordinarily be the case.”

The Minnesota governor has drawn national attention in recent weeks over his involvement in a widespread Somali fraud scandal, his handling of the immigration protests, and his rhetoric against federal authorities. Walz has publicly acknowledged cooperating with Homan while simultaneously calling for limits on federal enforcement activity in the state. His administration has also faced scrutiny after Minnesota National Guard members were observed distributing coffee and donuts to anti-ICE activists.

Separately, Walz has asked supporters for financial contributions to help cover legal costs related to a Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena over the fraud scandal, framing the request as necessary to challenge what he has described as federal overreach.

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January 27, 2026
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Minneapolis Mayor Still Refusing to Uphold Federal Immigration Law After Homan Meeting.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) declared that his city will maintain its stance of not upholding federal immigration law following a meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jacob Frey, Tom Homan, and President Donald J. Trump.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The announcement came on Tuesday, following a meeting in Minneapolis.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe.” – Jacob Frey

🎯IMPACT: The decision has renewed the debate over state Democrats’ ongoing efforts to effectively nullify federal law as it pertains to immigration.

IN FULL

On Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) declared that his city would not uphold federal immigration laws, despite a meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan.

Frey described the discussion with Homan and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara as productive. He explained that he pressed for Operation Metro Surge—the federal immigration enforcement effort in the area—to conclude as soon as possible. Frey argued: “Public safety works best when it’s built on community trust, not tactics that create fear or division.” Notably, ICE has, in fact, detained a large number of highly dangerous criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota so far, including killers, rapists, and violent pedophiles.

Frey also stated: “I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe. City leaders will continue to stay in conversation with Mr. Homan and his team.”

Homan was dispatched to Minnesota by President Donald J. Trump amid tensions over the fatal shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti by Border Patrol. Trump made the announcement on Monday, writing, “I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me.”

In the same message, Trump referenced ongoing fraud probes in the state, linked to the large Somali community, noting: “Separately, a major investigation is going on with respect to the massive 20 Billion Dollar, Plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota, and is at least partially responsible for the violent organized protests going on in the streets. Additionally, the DOJ and Congress are looking at ‘Congresswoman’ Ilhan Omar, who left Somalia with NOTHING, and is now reportedly worth more than 44 Million Dollars. Time will tell all.”

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January 27, 2026
Immigration

State Schools’ H-1B Visa Petitions Frozen Amid Federal Investigation.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) ordered a freeze on all new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and universities amid a federal investigation into abuse.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Abbott, the Texas Workforce Commission, and state universities.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The directive was issued on January 27, 2026, affecting the state of Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Texans come first. I’m directing state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions.” – Greg Abbott

🎯IMPACT: Texas is the first state to implement a statewide freeze on H-1B visa petitions, impacting thousands of potential migrants and employers.

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In a memo issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) instructed state agencies and publicly funded universities to immediately halt all H-1B visa petitions amid a federal investigation into abuse. Abbott stated that the Texas economy should be refocused to “the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers.” Abbott’s directive makes Texas the first state to implement such a statewide freeze.

“No state agency controlled by a gubernatorially appointed head or public institution of higher education shall, without the written permission of the Texas Workforce Commission, initiate or file any new petition to sponsor a nonimmigrant worker under the federal H-1B visa program until the end of the Texas Legislature’s 90th Regular Session on May 31, 2027,” Gov. Abbott’s memo declares. He goes on to cite “recent reports of abuse” and the federal government’s “ongoing review” of the H-1B visa program as reasons for the decision.

The Texas governor further instructed all state agencies to submit a report to the Texas Workforce Commission by March 27, 2026, detailing the number of H-1B visa holders currently employed, their countries of origin, and documentation showing efforts to provide qualified Texans with opportunities to fill those positions. “Rather than serving its intended purpose of attracting the best and brightest individuals from around the world to our nation to fill truly specialized and unmet labor needs, the program has too often been used to fill jobs that otherwise could—and should—have been filled by Texans,” he admitted.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gov. Abbott wrote, “Texans come first. I’m directing state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions. Texas taxpayers invest billions to train our workforce. Those jobs should go to Texans. Texas is the strongest economic engine in America. We’re going to keep it that way.”

Texas approved over 40,000 H-1B visa petitions in fiscal year 2025, ranking second in the nation behind only California.

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January 27, 2026
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Immigration
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Biden—Illegal Migration’s Favorite President Ever—Sends Moralizing Message Over Good, Pretti Deaths.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former President Joe Biden, 83, finally weighed in on the ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, issuing a meandering and moralizing statement addressing the deaths of anti-ICE activists Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former President Joe Biden, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), illegal immigrants, and anti-ICE activists Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Biden’s statement was posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in, not even a President, if we — all of America — stand up and speak out. We know who we are. It’s time to show the world. More importantly, it’s time to show ourselves.” — Joe Biden

🎯IMPACT: The surge in immigration enforcement operations under President Trump is a direct result of the open borders policies under Biden, which saw millions—potentially tens of millions—of illegal immigrants enter the United States over four years.

IN FULL

Former President Joe Biden, 83, finally weighed in on the ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, issuing a meandering and moralizing statement addressing the deaths of anti-ICE activists Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. Notably, the surge in immigration enforcement operations under President Donald J. Trump is a direct result of the open borders policies under Biden, which saw millions—potentially tens of millions—of illegal immigrants enter the United States over four years.

“What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans. We are not a nation that guns down our citizens in the street,” Biden wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The octogenarian former president continued, “We are not a nation that allows our citizens to be brutalized for exercising their constitutional rights. We are not a nation that tramples the 4th Amendment and tolerates our neighbors being terrorized.”

“No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in, not even a President, if we — all of America — stand up and speak out. We know who we are. It’s time to show the world. More importantly, it’s time to show ourselves,” Biden stated, adding: “Jill and I are sending strength to the families and communities who love Alex Pretti and Renee Good as we all mourn their senseless deaths.”

Notably, one of the first actions of President Trump was to end the legal protections granted by the Biden government for illegal immigrants who utilized the CBP One app—with Trump later repurposing the app to facilitate self-deportation. It is estimated that over 900,000 illegal immigrants utilized the CBP One app under the former Biden government to enter the United States since it launched in January 2023.

The National Pulse reported in April 2024 that illegal immigration under Biden had—at that point—approached 9.4 million, close to the volume of all legal immigration processed at Ellis Island. The federal processing facility operated from 1892, when former Civil War colonel Benjamin Harrison was President, to 1954, when President Dwight Eisenhower’s government closed it down, during which time around 12 million legal immigrants passed through it.

Several surges in illegal border crossings and the Biden government’s parole policies likely resulted in millions more illegals entering the United States before Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. This means the total number of illegal immigrants that entered the United States under Biden likely ranges from 10 to 20 million.

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