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New bill would allow Minnesotans to sue ICE if their constitutional rights are violated
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 18:34
the FBI has formally refused to cooperate with them in the investigation into Alex Preddy's shooting. That means they won't get access to any information or evidence collected after federal immigration agents killed Preddy. The anger over Preddy's death and the killing of Renee Goode, also at the hands of immigration agents has catalyzed state lawmakers to take matters into their own hands.A new bill introduced today would allow U .S. citizens to sue ICE agents if their constitutional rights are violated. I ...
'Not a good look': Journalist reacts to immigration officials pressed on crackdown
MSNBC· 2026-02-10 20:10
WHO IS ON CAPITOL HILL, JOHN SANDWIG IS A FORMER ACTING DIRECTOR FOR CONTRIBUTOR FOR THE ATLANTIC AND POLITICAL CONTRIBUTOR. MARK LIBOVICH IS A STAFF WRITER FOR THE ATLANTIC AND MSNOW POLITICAL CONTRIBUTOR. VERONICA CARDENAS PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS ICE'S SHE'S WITH ME HERE IN STUDIO.ALLY, GIVE US THE BIG PICTURE. TELL US MORE ABOUT HOW THIS HEARING UNFOLDED. LOOK, THIS WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE AN INTENSE HEARING, CHRIS, THE FIRST TIME THAT ICE and CBP officials are coming before a congressional panel that has, f ...
'What we rebelled against 250 years ago': Fmr. Senior FBI official reacts to ICE tactics
MSNBC· 2026-02-05 21:37
on MSNOW National Security and Intellence Analyst once again, Chris O'Leary. Former assistant chief counsel for ICE, Veronica Cardenas joins again and former inspector general of the Department of the Interior, Mark Greenblatt. Mark, I'll begin with you.There's been a shattering of trust and confidence in this agency, DOES DO IMPORTANT WORK. IT WAS FOUNDED FOR A REASON. HOW DO YOU RESTORE THAT TRUST IN AN AGENCY THAT HAS BEHAVED LIKE THIS.WELL, I THINK ONE CRITICAL STEP WOULD BE INTRODUCING, YOU KNOW, FOR I ...
'Are you proud of this Republicans?' Joe outraged after witness describes violent ICE encounter
MSNBC· 2026-02-04 13:05
WELCOME BACK, IT'S ALMOST HALF-PAST THE HOUR, PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TACTICS, TESTIFIED AT CAPITOL HILL AT A FORUM YESTERDAY, NO NO REPUBLICANS ATTENDED THE HEARING. THOSE WHO SPOKE INCLUDED THE BROTHERS OF RENE GOOD, THE MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN FATALLY SHOT BY AN ICE OFFICER LAST MONTH. THEY DESCRIBED DEEP GRIEF THAT THEIR SISTER'S DEATH HAS NOT LED TO MEANINGFUL CHANGE DESPITE NATIONAL OUTRAGE.IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, OUR FAMILY TOOK SOME CONSOLATION. consolation, th ...
Joe: It's time for the Supreme Court to start acting; there is no more time to waste
MSNBC· 2026-02-02 14:45
Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say eyes ou we're not savag we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. MUSIC SUPERSTAR, BAD BUNNY. MUSIC SUPERSTAR, BAD THANKS TO GOD.I'M JUST GOING TO SAY, MICKA, BEFORE HE SAYS, BEFORE I GIVE THANKS TO GOD, HE HAS HE HAD TO SAY, LAST NIGHT, HE HAD TO SAY TO A LOT OF AMERICANS WHO HAVE BEEN LED BY THIS ADMINISTRATION, CHRISTINE OWN, TO BELIEVE HE HAD TO SAY LAST NIGHT, A HISPANIC SUPERSTAR, WE ARE NOT SAVAGES AND WE ARE NOT WHICH IS EXA ...
‘Reprehensible’: Mark Kelly slams Tom Homan for describing Minneapolis ‘like a war zone’
MSNBC· 2026-01-31 15:22
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION APPEARS TO BE PREPARIN ITS NEXT MOVE. FOUR PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH THE DISCUSSIONS TELL MSNOW THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOW NOW EYING OHIO FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, POSSIBLY BEGINNING AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK. THE OPERATION IS EXPECTED TO TARGET HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS JUST days before temporary protected status for Haiti is set to expire on February 3rd.And according to a new ICE memo obtained by MSNOW, agents have been told that they can make arrests without ...
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks debut novel 'Worse than a Lie'
NBC News· 2026-01-28 23:21
Let's turn now to Simply Trending where we highlight the stories and people behind the most viral and talked about issues of our time. You know our next guest, Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who has spent more than two decades fighting for racial justice and accountability. He's represented the families of George Floyd, Bana Taylor, Trayvon Martin, and more as founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law.Now he's taking that real life experience and using his voice in a new way. Next month, Crump is rel ...
Unconstitutional, should be terminated immediately: Gov. Shapiro on ICE operations in Minnesota
MSNBC· 2026-01-28 15:33
Governor Josh Shapiro is out with a new book reflecting on his life of public service and personal faith. Entitled, Where We Keep the Light, stories from a life of service, the governor explores his faith, and career in politics, from his tenure as a state representative to Pennsylvania attorney general to now leading a swing state and perhaps one day even the country. And the governor joins us now.It's great to have you back on the show. Congratulations on the book. Great to be back.Thank you. Before we ge ...
Chicago Alderperson handcuffed by federal agents speaks out as ICE escalates tactics
MSNBC· 2025-10-05 18:42
Immigration Enforcement Concerns - The report highlights concerns about ICE transforming into a paramilitary force under President Trump's immigration policies [1] - ICE agents have been recorded using excessive force during arrests and displaying aggression towards bystanders [1][2][3][4][5][6] - There are reports of ICE agents breaking car windows to detain individuals, with a significant increase in such incidents compared to the previous decade [4][5][6][7] - A ProPublica investigation documented over 50 instances of ICE agents breaking car windows within the first six months of Trump's presidency, compared to only eight in the prior decade [7] Civil Rights and Constitutional Issues - ICE agents are accused of violating individuals' constitutional rights, including the right to ask questions and bear witness [13][14][15] - The report mentions instances of ICE agents detaining US citizens and using zip ties on children [13][17] - An elected official was allegedly arrested for questioning ICE agents about a signed judicial warrant [11][12][13][14][15] Community Impact and Response - The report describes a "military-style raid" by federal agents in Chicago, causing fear and distress among residents, including children [8][9][10][17] - There are allegations of agents kicking down doors, using flashbang grenades, and zip-tying residents [9][17] - The actions of ICE agents are described as sowing division and creating chaos within communities [14][23] Lack of Accountability and Transparency - The report suggests a lack of accountability for ICE agents' actions, even when recorded on video [22][23] - There are concerns about agents operating without clear identification and potentially masking their identities [23] - The importance of documenting and bearing witness to ICE activities is emphasized to expose potential human rights violations [21][24]
‘Praying for it to end’: Vermont superintendent speaks out after ICE interrogation
MSNBC· 2025-07-26 01:33
Incident Overview - An American citizen and Vermont school superintendent was detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon returning from Nicaragua via Houston [1][3] - The individual, a naturalized citizen with Global Entry (NEXUS), experienced unusual scrutiny despite routine international travel [4][5] Allegations of Misconduct - CBP officers allegedly attempted to access the superintendent's district-issued laptop containing sensitive student data, which would violate federal privacy laws and district policy [2][9][10] - The superintendent reported being told he had no constitutional rights at a point of entry [2][11] - The interrogation lasted for approximately 4-5 hours, involving at least five officers, some in civilian clothes without clear identification [8][7] - The individual's marriage was questioned, and he was separated from his spouse during the detention [5][6][13] CBP Response and Policies - CBP states that electronic device searches follow strict policies and directives, are rare, and highly regulated, used to identify and combat serious crimes [14] - CBP asserts that travelers are obligated to present electronic devices and information in a condition that allows for examination [15] Resolution and Aftermath - The detention ended with officers telling personal stories and one officer complimenting the superintendent's resilience [18] - The superintendent was unsure if officers accessed district files on his devices [17]