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A masked ICE agent knocks on the window of an observer’s vehicle in Minnesota in January. Some Democratic states want to restrict the actions of federal immigration enforcement officers. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Milwaukee prohibits masks for law enforcement

An ordinance that prohibits local or federal law enforcement officers from wearing face masks, except in dangerously cold weather, passed the Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday. The measure is part of ...

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A Tennessee Republican leader is questioning the FBI director’s comments about the legality of carrying a weapon at a protest after federal agents apparently shot a man to death at a Minneapolis ...

Democracy Indiana Senate advances GOP bill compelling police to cooperate with ICE By Richard Eberwein – 1/27/26

On Monday, Republicans in the Indiana state Senate advanced a bill that would compel local law enforcement and government agencies to assist federal immigration operations, including with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Democracy Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesota Democrats of ‘insurrection’ after ICE killing of Alex Pretti By Richard Eberwein – 1/27/26

After the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has repeatedly accused Minnesota Democrats of encouraging an insurrection.

Democracy Hundreds of religious groups to participate in ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ strike By Richard Eberwein – 1/23/26

Hundreds of clergy and faith groups have pledged to participate in Friday’s "ICE Out of Minnesota Day of Truth & Freedom," a statewide strike to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Minnesota Activist Nekima Levy-Armstrong arrested after church protest against ICE By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer – 1/22/26

Nekima Levy-Armstrong, a longtime Minneapolis civil rights activist and lawyer, and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a St. Paul School Board member, have been arrested for their role in a protest against the ...

Minnesota White House digitally alters arrest photo of anti-ICE protester Nekima Levy Armstrong By Richard Eberwein – 1/22/26

The White House’s official X account appeared to have digitally altered a picture of an anti-ICE protester to make it appear she was crying when she wasn’t.

Democracy Friday’s ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day is a general strike. Here’s what that means. By Michelle Griffith Minnesota Reformer – 1/21/26

Friday is “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota’s unions, progressive faith leaders, Democratic lawmakers and community activists. The ...

Minnesota ICE may be tracking you via your cell phone. A Minnesota law can help. By Michelle Griffith Minnesota Reformer – 1/20/26

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement steps up the use of digital surveillance to track immigrants and citizens alike, Minnesotans can use a new, little-known law to push back. The Minnesota ...

Economy Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois – 1/20/26

Article Summary Illinois lawmakers will be focusing on affordability issues this spring, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said. Welch said he is interested in raising revenue through a tax on ...

Minnesota Reports: U.S. Department of Justice delivers subpoenas to Walz, Frey, Her, Ellison, Moriarty By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer – 1/20/26

Days after news leaked of a criminal investigation of Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over their handling of immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Justice has ...

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