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‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Minneapolis official skeptical of Trump admin’s ICE drawdown claim
MSNBC· 2026-02-15 13:54
anuncement it plans to end its immigration surge in minnesota a victory for the people of of that state in general and minneapolis in particular state and local leaders gave credit to the Minnesotans who took to the streets in opposition to the operation for the drawdown. But with this withdrawal come lingering questions and skepticism among Minnesotans still wary about the crackdown. That includes some of the folks MSNOW spoke with outside a facility in Minneapolis this weekend.I don't believe anything tha ...
Immigration officials questioned on tactics, Minneapolis killings during hearing
MSNBC· 2026-02-13 14:43
Is yelling at ICE officers or Border Patrol, is that a form odomestic assault on the officers. No, sir. Mr.. Lyons. No, sir, it's not. Go ahead.Is filming of ice or border patrol either an assault or a crime in any way, Mr. . Scott. No, sir.Mr. . Lyons. No, sir.So there were people who said and they were part of the government. I don't think there were any of you, but part of DHS and part of the administration said that yes, the officers were using de-escalation tactics. Nobody believes that.All right. No o ...
Ro Khanna says he’s a ‘firm no’ on reopening the government amid DHS funding fight
NBC News· 2026-02-01 14:11
Let's turn to the partial government shutdown that of course started this weekend. Democrats did not get the DHS uh reforms that you all were asking for. You got two weeks to negotiate.There will be, it's expected, a House vote on Monday to reopen the government. Where do you stand right now, Congressman. Will you be voting yes to reopen the government.>> I'm not just a no. I'm a firm no. And I'm going to advocate with colleagues that they vote no.Look, Bernie Sanders introduced an amendment and he said, "L ...
'We need political leadership to have clarity': Maine Senate candidate on ICE
MSNBC· 2026-01-28 21:25
So, and I just want to make it clear. This is not a, this is not me talking about politics. I have been very engaged for a long time, past year especially, with a lot of organizations and activists around the state who saw this day coming.People who have been preparing mutual aid networks, rapid response teams, communication networks, people who really expected this day to arrive. And it's been very heartening and for me, in many ways, a place of hope to see how successful that organizing has been in order ...
NCLA Asks D.C. Circuit to Affirm that Courts Can Hear Constitutional Cases on FTC Enforcement
Globenewswire· 2026-01-13 01:55
Core Viewpoint - The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed an amicus curiae brief supporting the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court to hear the case Media Matters for America v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), emphasizing the need for judicial review of agency actions that may violate constitutional rights [1][3]. Group 1: Legal Context and Precedents - The Supreme Court's ruling in April 2023 allows individuals to challenge government agencies in federal court before undergoing administrative adjudications, overturning previous circuit court decisions that limited access to judicial review [2]. - Previous Supreme Court decisions, including Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and SEC v. Jarkesy, established that district courts have jurisdiction over constitutional claims against agencies, reinforcing the right to a neutral adjudicator [3]. Group 2: Agency's Position and Critique - The FTC argues that it has jurisdiction over the case based on the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, claiming authority to enforce its Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) in court, but this position is contested as Media Matters initiated the lawsuit [3]. - NCLA critiques the FTC's attempt to manage disputes internally, arguing that such a system undermines the judicial power and the right of individuals to seek redress in court for constitutional violations [4][5]. Group 3: Statements from NCLA - NCLA representatives assert that administrative agencies cannot displace judicial power, especially in cases questioning their constitutional compliance, and emphasize the necessity for courts to address such claims promptly [4]. - The organization expresses concern over the current administration's resistance to federal district court jurisdiction, highlighting the importance of allowing defendants in agency actions to contest constitutional issues in court [5].
Growing reports of U.S. citizens being detained amid Trump's immigration crackdown
MSNBC· 2025-12-08 19:13
There is new pressure mounting on White House borders are Tom Hman and the Trump administration amid increased reports of federal agents detaining US citizens. In Miami, video apparently showing officers stopping a woman's car and appearing to push her to the ground as she yells she is in fact a citizen. In Minnesota, local papers reporting ICE arrested another US citizen, a Somali American, and held her for 24 hours.She says while they allegedly made derogatory comments about her Muslim headscarf and MS no ...
'We will see him in court': Arizona AG sues Mike Johnson over Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva
MSNBC· 2025-10-23 01:08
It's been almost a month since the residents of Arizona's seventh district elected Adalita Graava to represent them in Congress. And as we've covered extensively on this program, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to seat her so that he can delay her deciding vote on a discharge petition to release the Epstein files. Now, because of that, Arizona's attorney general, Chris Maize, is now suing Mike Johnson.Here's part of an op-ed she wrote for MSNBC. com. Quote, "My message for Speaker Johnson is clear. Respect ...
'Taxation without representation': Arizona loses patience, sues Mike Johnson for Grijalva stall 
MSNBC· 2025-10-22 04:40
Legal & Constitutional Issues - Arizona Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the Speaker of the House for refusing to swear in a duly elected member of Congress [1][4] - The lawsuit argues that the Speaker is violating the law and the Constitution by depriving 813,000 Arizonans of representation [4] - The Attorney General seeks a court order to allow a judge to swear in the Congresswoman-elect if the Speaker refuses [5] - A court ruling in the 1960s established that no Speaker of the House can deny a duly elected member of Congress from being seated [18] Political Implications - The situation could set a precedent for 2026 if the House changes party control, potentially allowing the Speaker to refuse to seat members from the opposing party [13][16] - The Speaker's actions are seen as playing politics and potentially related to the Congresswoman-elect being the final vote on the Epstein file discharge petition [9][14] - The Republican party has a very small margin in the house [16] Impact on Constituents - The refusal to swear in the Congresswoman-elect deprives 813,000 Arizonans of representation in Congress [4] - Constituents are unable to receive essential services such as assistance with social security, veterans benefits, and healthcare issues [8] - The Congresswoman-elect is unable to address urgent issues such as recent flooding in her district [7]
'Too many things to sit by': 'No Kings' protesters flood Houston streets
MSNBC· 2025-10-18 22:57
So, I am here in Houston, Texas. Uh, behind me, we're seeing the start of the day's nose day programming. We have a couple thousand people.You may not be able to fully see them, but they're going to be walking up the street, up Walker Street to city hall, where they expect upwards of 15,000 people to again gather uh in today's No Kings Day protest. Now, several people I've spoken to say this demonstration a direct response to what they feel is an infringement on their constitutional rights by the Trump admi ...
Chicago alderperson speaks out after being handcuffed by ICE agents in a hospital
MSNBC· 2025-10-06 20:45
He has constitutional rights. Do you have a sign. No.You need to leave. Turn around. Turn around and leave.He is under. I'm going to arrest her arrest. You are going to be placed under arrest.Do you have a sign for him. Now, I know the department has made claims that there's protesters trying to break in to the hospital. But I just have to say that those claims are not only false, they're flatout lies.Uh I was outside of the hospital till about 10:00 that night. No one tried to break in. No one was harassin ...