Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

ICE officers receive new directions, ordered to avoid engaging 'agitators', target only criminals

"DO NOT COMMUNICATE OR ENGAGE WITH AGITATORS," said an email disseminated by a top ICE official. "It serves no purpose other than inflaming the situation. No one is going to convince the other."

Demonstrators carry placards on the day of a general strike to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers on the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 23, 2026
Bruce Springsteen performs during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, October 28, 2024; illustrative.

Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'

Federal agents stand behind police tape as people gather near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say

Federal agents stand behind police tape as people gather near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Are ICE actions in Minneapolis killing support for Republicans in the US? - opinion


Fundraiser for ICE agent who killed Renee Good includes antisemitic attack on Minneapolis Mayor

The description of the shooting claimed that "this didn’t happen in a vacuum - it’s the direct result of anti-American traitors like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (who is Jewish) fanning the flames."

MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR Jacob Frey speaks at a press conference, after an US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 12, 2026.

Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement “Donald Trump’s modern-day Gestapo,” as protests against the Trump administation immigration policies spread.

Federal agents shoot pepper balls at protestors outside an ICE facility during a protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), January 11, 2026.

Tens of thousands march in Minneapolis after ICE shooting, 29 arrested

The massive turnout despite a whipping, cold wind underscores how the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Good by an ICE officer has struck a chord, fueling protests in major cities and some towns.

People attend a demonstration against increased immigration enforcement, days after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, outside a hotel that demonstrators believe is being used by federal agents, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 9, 2

Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, FBI launches investigation

An ABC News affiliate reported that agents involved in the shooting were US Customs and Border Protection agents and that the FBI was leading the probe.

People gather for a vigil for Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, near City Hall on January 7, 2026 in Portland, Oregon; illustrative.

US immigration agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis, city spokesperson says

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the shooting in a post on X, blaming the Trump administration for heightening tensions around immigration enforcement.

Members of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stand guard after a driver of a vehicle was shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 7, 2026.

Hilton removes Minneapolis hotel from system over canceled ICE agent bookings

After ICE officers booked rooms using official government email addresses and rates, Hilton canceled their reservations, the Department of Homeland Security said in a post on social media platform X.

IMMIGRATIONA AND Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents check the identity documents of a group of agricultural workers at a grocery store parking lot during an immigration raid in Mecca, California, US December 19, 2025.

Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash

ICE and Border Patrol will get $170 billion in additional funds through September 2029 - a huge surge of funding over their existing annual budgets of about $19 billion.

IMMIGRATIONA AND Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents check the identity documents of a group of agricultural workers at a grocery store parking lot during an immigration raid in Mecca, California, US December 19, 2025.

Wisconsin judge found guilty of obstructing Trump immigration crackdown, media says

The federal jury delivered a mixed verdict on Hannah Dugan, convicting her of obstructing a federal proceeding and acquitting her of concealing a person from arrest.

WISCONSIN-BASED Judge Hannah Dugan arrives for the first day of trial, in which she's accused of helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade a planned immigration arrest, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US December 15, 2025.

US judge says Trump cannot ban lawmakers' surprise visits to ICE facilities

"Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency," Democratic lawmakers said.

 An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.

Ilhan Omar's claim son was pulled over by ICE is 'PR stunt,' DHS claims

“ICE has absolutely ZERO record of its officers or agents pulling over Congresswoman Omar’s son,” DHS asserted.

US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is seen in Statuary Hall ahead of US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address in Washington, US, February 7, 2023.