ICE in MN: New Alex Pretti video, Gov. Walz sit down, Ilhan Omar sprayed
Immigration enforcement operations are ongoing in Minnesota. Find the latest updates on ICE in Minnesota here.
Immigration enforcement operations are ongoing in Minnesota. Find the latest updates on ICE in Minnesota here.
DHS arrests for assaulting ICE agents rarely charged, regularly dismissed
In dozens of cases involving assaults on federal agents during immigration operations, federal prosecutors have declined to file charges, dismissed the case, or failed to obtain a grand jury indictment, according to court records and DHS documents reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
In dozens of cases involving assaults on federal agents during immigration operations, federal prosecutors have declined to file charges, dismissed the case, or failed to obtain a grand jury indictment, according to court records and DHS documents reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Governor Walz talks ICE operations in Minnesota in FOX 9 sitdown
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard sat down Wednesday with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to talk about the ongoing ICE operations in the state, and what the next steps forward are. Walz says he remains cautious about any changes in ICE operations, and supports targeted operations against violent criminals. Walz spoke on the phone with President Trump on Monday about the situation.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard sat down Wednesday with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to talk about the ongoing ICE operations in the state, and what the next steps forward are. Walz says he remains cautious about any changes in ICE operations, and supports targeted operations against violent criminals. Walz spoke on the phone with President Trump on Monday about the situation.
Ilhan Omar on spraying: 'Fear and intimidation doesn't work on me'
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar toured Karmel Mall on Wednesday and spoke with reporters after. Asked about being sprayed at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night, Omar said fear and intimidation tactics don't work on her. She says since President Donald Trump has been in office, she's had a higher number of death threats and requires extra security. Omar says Trump is obsessed with her.
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar toured Karmel Mall on Wednesday and spoke with reporters after. Asked about being sprayed at a north Minneapolis townhall Tuesday night, Omar said fear and intimidation tactics don't work on her. She says since President Donald Trump has been in office, she's had a higher number of death threats and requires extra security. Omar says Trump is obsessed with her.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith call for ICE to leave
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to address ongoing ICE operations in the state. They called for the end of Operation Metro Surge, and talked about the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to address ongoing ICE operations in the state. They called for the end of Operation Metro Surge, and talked about the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Tina Smith calls for ICE operations in Minnesota to end
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to talk about ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and Operation Metro Surge. Smith called it a full-blown emergency, which has included the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith took the floor at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to talk about ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and Operation Metro Surge. Smith called it a full-blown emergency, which has included the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
16 people arrested for attacks on federal officers in Minnesota, Pam Bondi announces
Sixteen individuals in Minnesota have been arrested by federal authorities for alleged assaults on law enforcement officers during the ICE surge.
Sixteen individuals in Minnesota have been arrested by federal authorities for alleged assaults on law enforcement officers during the ICE surge.
Amy Kloubuchar: 'Both Renee and Alex should be alive today'
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar took the U.S. floor on Wednesday to talk about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. There are more than 3,000 federal agents in the state on federal immigration enforcement operations as part of Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar took the U.S. floor on Wednesday to talk about the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. There are more than 3,000 federal agents in the state on federal immigration enforcement operations as part of Operation Metro Surge.
Hunger-relief organizations packing emergency food
Nearly 100 Minnesota hunger-relief organizations, including Second Harvest Heartland, are calling for an immediate end to the surge in federal immigration activity in our state. Several groups banded together on Wednesday to pack “emergency food boxes” for Minnesotans in need who have been affected by ongoing immigration enforcement operations.
Nearly 100 Minnesota hunger-relief organizations, including Second Harvest Heartland, are calling for an immediate end to the surge in federal immigration activity in our state. Several groups banded together on Wednesday to pack “emergency food boxes” for Minnesotans in need who have been affected by ongoing immigration enforcement operations.
US sending ICE unit for Winter Olympics security: What we know
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.
Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names
Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.
Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.
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Rep. Angie Craig urges scaled down ICE operations [FULL]
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss ICE operations in Minnesota, the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and political rhetoric in the United States.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss ICE operations in Minnesota, the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and political rhetoric in the United States.
Second ‘National Day of Action’ planned to demand ‘ICE Out’ of Minnesota
A second "National Day of Action" protesting ongoing ICE operations is taking place in the Twin Cities on Friday, with those participating being encouraged to skip school and work, while refraining from spending. At the same time, local businesses are reporting a desperate need for support.
A second "National Day of Action" protesting ongoing ICE operations is taking place in the Twin Cities on Friday, with those participating being encouraged to skip school and work, while refraining from spending. At the same time, local businesses are reporting a desperate need for support.
Hennepin County Attorney on ICE shootings
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she anticipates her office will have enough evidence to make charging decisions on all three federal officer-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she anticipates her office will have enough evidence to make charging decisions on all three federal officer-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 federal officers fired shots at Minneapolis scene, placed on leave
The Department of Homeland Security has informed Congressional leaders that two federal officers fired shots during the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a notification obtained by the Associated Press.
The Department of Homeland Security has informed Congressional leaders that two federal officers fired shots during the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a notification obtained by the Associated Press.
ICE leader faces contempt threat over compliance
A judge in Minnesota is demanding answers from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons over failed hearings for detained immigrants, ordering him to appear in court on Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt as the Trump administration has not complied with court orders for several immigrant bond hearings even after multiple warnings.
A judge in Minnesota is demanding answers from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons over failed hearings for detained immigrants, ordering him to appear in court on Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt as the Trump administration has not complied with court orders for several immigrant bond hearings even after multiple warnings.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
Alex Pretti gives final salute to deceased veteran
A video posted to Facebook shows Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol on Jan. 24, giving a final salute at the Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center in late 2024. Mac Randolph, who posted the footage to Facebook, said Pretti treated his father, an Air Force Veteran, in his final moments. (Credit: Mac Randolph via Storyful)
A video posted to Facebook shows Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol on Jan. 24, giving a final salute at the Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center in late 2024. Mac Randolph, who posted the footage to Facebook, said Pretti treated his father, an Air Force Veteran, in his final moments. (Credit: Mac Randolph via Storyful)
Volunteers help ICE detainees find rides, phones and comfort in MN
When ICE detainees are released from the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities, there's a group of people in orange vests there to provide them help, from phones to call loved ones to rides home.
When ICE detainees are released from the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities, there's a group of people in orange vests there to provide them help, from phones to call loved ones to rides home.
Trump wants ‘honest investigation’ into Alex Pretti’s death
Following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a “very honorable and honest investigation" into the incident.
Following the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a “very honorable and honest investigation" into the incident.