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This morning, Tom Homan said that operations will be more targeted, but that’s not what we are seeing. If you are vulnerable to deportation, I want you to know that you still have to be careful. 1/
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
This morning, Tom Homan said that operations will be more targeted, but that’s not what we are seeing. If you are vulnerable to deportation, I want you to know that you still have to be careful. 1/
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There isn’t any indication that immigration activity has changed in Minneapolis. In fact, this afternoon, federal immigration agents began staging at Holy Rosary Catholic Church located in East Phillips. This activity is disgraceful and creates an unsafe environment for our neighbors. 1/
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 AM
There isn’t any indication that immigration activity has changed in Minneapolis. In fact, this afternoon, federal immigration agents began staging at Holy Rosary Catholic Church located in East Phillips. This activity is disgraceful and creates an unsafe environment for our neighbors. 1/
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HOURCAR is seeking a mission-driven executive to lead a growing nonprofit carshare organization at the intersection of mobility, public partnership, and social enterprise.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks. Learn more and apply: www.hourcar.org/careers
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks. Learn more and apply: www.hourcar.org/careers
January 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
HOURCAR is seeking a mission-driven executive to lead a growing nonprofit carshare organization at the intersection of mobility, public partnership, and social enterprise.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks. Learn more and apply: www.hourcar.org/careers
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks. Learn more and apply: www.hourcar.org/careers
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A $1.2 Trillion ‘Rip Off’: Report Spotlights Massive Scale of Medicare Advantage Fraud www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
This scam has been going on for decades. These uber-wealthy companies hire celebrities to make these plans look legit, but they are expensive, and the benefits are minimal
This scam has been going on for decades. These uber-wealthy companies hire celebrities to make these plans look legit, but they are expensive, and the benefits are minimal
A $1.2 Trillion ‘Rip Off’: Report Spotlights Massive Scale of Medicare Advantage Fraud | Common Dreams
"These private insurer-run plans are more expensive AND lead to worse outcomes for patients," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "It’s time to rein in Medicare DisAdvantage and protect traditional Medicare."
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January 28, 2026 at 11:43 PM
A $1.2 Trillion ‘Rip Off’: Report Spotlights Massive Scale of Medicare Advantage Fraud www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
This scam has been going on for decades. These uber-wealthy companies hire celebrities to make these plans look legit, but they are expensive, and the benefits are minimal
This scam has been going on for decades. These uber-wealthy companies hire celebrities to make these plans look legit, but they are expensive, and the benefits are minimal
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
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WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
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I’m working with the sister of Cristian Paredes Padilla to bring him back home. He was kidnapped by ICE while he was at work. Her other two brothers were deported back to Ecuador last year. This will help us with lawyers fees, bond requests, and livability for the family.
gofund.me/773f989a2
gofund.me/773f989a2
Donate to Help me get back home. Ayúdame regresar a casa, organized by Paola Estefania
Today, January 22, 2026, in the Shakopee area, my brother Cristian w… Paola Estefania needs your support for Help me get back home. Ayúdame regresar a casa
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January 29, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I’m working with the sister of Cristian Paredes Padilla to bring him back home. He was kidnapped by ICE while he was at work. Her other two brothers were deported back to Ecuador last year. This will help us with lawyers fees, bond requests, and livability for the family.
gofund.me/773f989a2
gofund.me/773f989a2
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Federal Agents have been seen across South Minneapolis today. ICE is still in Minnesota and families continue to be separated. Our neighbors continue to see a need for observers that will alert our neighbors of any activity. Please make sure you are paired up for safety when you do this. 1/
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Federal Agents have been seen across South Minneapolis today. ICE is still in Minnesota and families continue to be separated. Our neighbors continue to see a need for observers that will alert our neighbors of any activity. Please make sure you are paired up for safety when you do this. 1/
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NEW: Remember when we reported that a Chicago ICE facility accused of human rights abuses said they "lost" two weeks of surveillance footage? Turns out, they never actually recorded anything.
This is in response to a class action lawsuit where detainees say they were held in subhuman conditions.
This is in response to a class action lawsuit where detainees say they were held in subhuman conditions.
DHS Says Critical ICE Surveillance Footage From Abuse Case Was Actually Never Recorded, Doesn't Matter
Court records reveal the incredibly sad state of ICE's evidence retention systems.
www.404media.co
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
NEW: Remember when we reported that a Chicago ICE facility accused of human rights abuses said they "lost" two weeks of surveillance footage? Turns out, they never actually recorded anything.
This is in response to a class action lawsuit where detainees say they were held in subhuman conditions.
This is in response to a class action lawsuit where detainees say they were held in subhuman conditions.
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Can you help bring this father back home to Minnesota? He was kidnapped by ICE moments before wishing his granddaughter happy birthday on the phone. He’s been in the USA for over 25 years.
gofund.me/5ae119898
gofund.me/5ae119898
Donate to Taken due to a broken system, taken even with proper docs., organized by Jennifer Lopez
On January 26th, at 1:30pm my father was taken by ICE on his … Jennifer Lopez needs your support for Taken due to a broken system, taken even with proper docs.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Can you help bring this father back home to Minnesota? He was kidnapped by ICE moments before wishing his granddaughter happy birthday on the phone. He’s been in the USA for over 25 years.
gofund.me/5ae119898
gofund.me/5ae119898
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Court records reveal the incredibly sad state of ICE's evidence retention systems.
DHS Says Critical ICE Surveillance Footage From Abuse Case Was Actually Never Recorded, Doesn't Matter
Court records reveal the incredibly sad state of ICE's evidence retention systems.
www.404media.co
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Court records reveal the incredibly sad state of ICE's evidence retention systems.
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Dear neighbor,
There have been a variety of confirmed ICE vehicles sighted around South Minneapolis this morning. It is important to continue to take precautions. 1/
There have been a variety of confirmed ICE vehicles sighted around South Minneapolis this morning. It is important to continue to take precautions. 1/
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Dear neighbor,
There have been a variety of confirmed ICE vehicles sighted around South Minneapolis this morning. It is important to continue to take precautions. 1/
There have been a variety of confirmed ICE vehicles sighted around South Minneapolis this morning. It is important to continue to take precautions. 1/
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Dear neighbor,
Tom Homan, the “border czar”, is heading to Minneapolis and will oversee federal immigration operations here in Minnesota. The White House said this is meant to “continue” arresting the criminals, but we know this is false. 1/
Tom Homan, the “border czar”, is heading to Minneapolis and will oversee federal immigration operations here in Minnesota. The White House said this is meant to “continue” arresting the criminals, but we know this is false. 1/
January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Dear neighbor,
Tom Homan, the “border czar”, is heading to Minneapolis and will oversee federal immigration operations here in Minnesota. The White House said this is meant to “continue” arresting the criminals, but we know this is false. 1/
Tom Homan, the “border czar”, is heading to Minneapolis and will oversee federal immigration operations here in Minnesota. The White House said this is meant to “continue” arresting the criminals, but we know this is false. 1/
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“Hours after the fatal shooting of another protester by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, more than 600 demonstrators gathered Saturday in downtown Savannah under gray, blustery skies to denounce the Trump administration”
#gapol
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#gapol
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Hundreds rally in Savannah against Trump's immigration policies - The Current
Over 600 protesters gathered in downtown Savannah to denounce the Trump administration's immigration policies on the same day as another fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis by federal immigra...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:36 AM
“Hours after the fatal shooting of another protester by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, more than 600 demonstrators gathered Saturday in downtown Savannah under gray, blustery skies to denounce the Trump administration”
#gapol
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I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Do sign this petition with me. Thanks. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
It's time to abolish ICE
Federal immigration agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, the third such incident in just weeks amid aggressive federal enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agen...
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January 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Do sign this petition with me. Thanks. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
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THREAD: 404 Media has been covering ICE and the technology they've been using to surveil and raid "targets", detain people based on a flawed facial recognition app, and lie about violence on the streets.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
THREAD: 404 Media has been covering ICE and the technology they've been using to surveil and raid "targets", detain people based on a flawed facial recognition app, and lie about violence on the streets.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
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The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
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Rest in peace Alex Pretti. You will be remembered as a hero. I saw my immigrant neighbors out tonight mourning. You’ve touched the hearts of our immigrant community. We will not rest until justice is served.
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Rest in peace Alex Pretti. You will be remembered as a hero. I saw my immigrant neighbors out tonight mourning. You’ve touched the hearts of our immigrant community. We will not rest until justice is served.
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The regime will kill Americans in order to keep them safe & secure was the stupid message coming out of bitch Killer-Noem.
They kill in cold blood, lie shamelessly on TV & disrespect the victim's names. Americans aren't stupid, just the domestic terrorists in the Whitehouse weaponizing Americans.🤬
They kill in cold blood, lie shamelessly on TV & disrespect the victim's names. Americans aren't stupid, just the domestic terrorists in the Whitehouse weaponizing Americans.🤬
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The regime will kill Americans in order to keep them safe & secure was the stupid message coming out of bitch Killer-Noem.
They kill in cold blood, lie shamelessly on TV & disrespect the victim's names. Americans aren't stupid, just the domestic terrorists in the Whitehouse weaponizing Americans.🤬
They kill in cold blood, lie shamelessly on TV & disrespect the victim's names. Americans aren't stupid, just the domestic terrorists in the Whitehouse weaponizing Americans.🤬
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Our government is murdering the citizens of this country. They are doing it without any checks on their violence
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Our government is murdering the citizens of this country. They are doing it without any checks on their violence
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Reminder that everyone should call @amyklobuchar.com and @smith.senate.gov to push for a stronger anti ICE stance. Funding bill vote is coming up and currently still fully funds the terrorism in our state.
January 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Reminder that everyone should call @amyklobuchar.com and @smith.senate.gov to push for a stronger anti ICE stance. Funding bill vote is coming up and currently still fully funds the terrorism in our state.
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Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activities on the ground.
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‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s…
www.404media.co
January 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activities on the ground.
www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
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It's important for everyone across the country to know what is happening here in Minnesota. I was thankful for the opportunity to join PBS NewsHour and share some of what I am seeing.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by federal immigration raids
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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January 22, 2026 at 1:10 AM
It's important for everyone across the country to know what is happening here in Minnesota. I was thankful for the opportunity to join PBS NewsHour and share some of what I am seeing.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
This administration can "punish" our city, and they can "punish" our state, but they will never break our spirit.
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Dear neighbor,
We are seeing an increase in immigration enforcement and federal agents across South Minneapolis. This includes the sighting of Bovino at 34th and Cedar. There’s definitely an uptick compared to the last few days. 1/
We are seeing an increase in immigration enforcement and federal agents across South Minneapolis. This includes the sighting of Bovino at 34th and Cedar. There’s definitely an uptick compared to the last few days. 1/
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Dear neighbor,
We are seeing an increase in immigration enforcement and federal agents across South Minneapolis. This includes the sighting of Bovino at 34th and Cedar. There’s definitely an uptick compared to the last few days. 1/
We are seeing an increase in immigration enforcement and federal agents across South Minneapolis. This includes the sighting of Bovino at 34th and Cedar. There’s definitely an uptick compared to the last few days. 1/
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"My local community is being systematically liquidated in what I can only describe as a targeted intellectual genocide."
HAM Radio Operators in Belarus Arrested, Face the Death Penalty
"My local community is being systematically liquidated in what I can only describe as a targeted intellectual genocide."
www.404media.co
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"My local community is being systematically liquidated in what I can only describe as a targeted intellectual genocide."
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NEWS: the club has acquired winger Mauricio González from Colombia’s first-division side Deportes Tolima through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NEWS: the club has acquired winger Mauricio González from Colombia’s first-division side Deportes Tolima through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31.
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