Federal Investigation Targets State Officials Over ICE Policy The Justice Department issued subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. Prosecutors allege the officials coordinated policies that limit cooperation with ICE, potentially impeding raids and detentions. Both outlets note the investigation centers on state directives that restrict ICE access to local facilities and data. [1][2]

Judicial Orders Limit Federal Agents’ Actions During Demonstrations federal judge issued a sweeping order prohibiting ICE agents from using excessive force against protesters. In a separate ruling, another judge barred federal agents from arresting peaceful demonstrators or stopping vehicles without cause. The orders aim to protect First Amendment activities while curbing aggressive enforcement tactics. [1][2]

President Trump Raises Insurrection Act as Potential Response President Donald Trump publicly suggested he could invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota if needed. Legal analysts warned that such a deployment would raise constitutional challenges and could exceed presidential authority. The president’s remarks have intensified debate over federal power in domestic law‑enforcement crises. [1][2]

DHS Announces Body‑Camera Rollout and Faces Class‑Action Lawsuit The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to equip ICE officers with body‑worn cameras following video evidence of confrontations. Simultaneously, the ACLU of Minnesota filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging constitutional violations during recent ICE operations, citing unlawful detentions of Somali and Latino individuals. The dual developments reflect federal attempts to increase transparency while facing heightened civil‑rights litigation. [1][2]

Organizers Mobilize Free America Walkout After Renee Good Shooting The Free America coalition organized a national walkout on January 21, mobilizing workers, schools, and public venues across the country. The protest was sparked by the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis, which has become a rallying point for critics of the crackdown. Newsweek highlights the walkout’s scale and its framing as resistance to what organizers describe as fascist‑leaning immigration tactics, a detail absent from CNN’s coverage. [1]