Tag: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

March 27 could be make-or-break day for U.S. travelers amid Government shutdown
The ongoing partial government shutdown has sparked long wait times at many airports around the country — and it could get much worse in a week, as Transportation Security Administration workers look set to miss another paycheck on March 27.
At the same time, the threat of even more delays at airport security checkpoints just might push Democratic and Republican lawmakers into making a funding deal that ends the shutdown, which began Feb. 14 and is hitting only the Department of Homeland Security. The TSA is a part of that agency.
U.S. lawmakers have March 27 circled on their calendars for another reason as well: It’s the last date that both chambers of Congress are slated to be in session in Washington before starting a two-week break.
It’s possible top lawmakers won’t let Congress leave town without a funding deal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, suggested exactly that on Thursday. “I can’t see us taking a break here in the next week if DHS isn’t funded,” Thune told reporters.
The problems with airport security come as spring-break season has been hitting or is nearing for universities and school systems across the country, and as many families plan to travel for Easter or Passover.
Key Democratic and Republican senators huddled with DHS border czar Tom Homan on Thursday, but the meeting didn’t produce a deal. Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state told reporters that she was glad that the White House took part in the meeting, but said her party and the GOP were still “a long ways apart.”
Prediction markets aren’t forecasting that the DHS shutdown will end around March 27. Polymarket recently was giving a 72% chance that it would be over after March 31. (Polymarket has a business partnership with Dow Jones, the publisher of MarketWatch.)
Transportation chief sees airports closing
TSA agents who run security checkpoints at airports have been skipping work because they’re missing out on paychecks while still being required to report for duty. That has led to longer-than-expected security lines at a number of busy airports, such as those in Atlanta and Houston, albeit not at all airports.
TSA workers got a partial paycheck on their Feb. 27 payday, then they missed their first full paycheck on March 13. They could miss another full paycheck on March 27.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned in a CNBC interview on Thursday that the next missed paycheck could lead to many more TSA agents not coming to work.
“They’re about to miss another payment. This is going to look like child’s play, what’s happening right now,” Duffy said. “You’re going to see small airports, I believe, shut down. You’re going to see extensive lines.”
About 10% of TSA employees have called out of work, Duffy said Thursday, which is five times the normal callout rate. “It’s getting worse day by day,” he said, adding that TSA agents’ starting salaries are about $45,000 to $55,000 a year.
As a result of staffing shortages, passengers have faced TSA wait times stretching for nearly three hours at certain airports. At points during the shutdown, New Orleans’ main airport encouraged travelers to get to the airport three hours before their flight, while passengers in Houston were advised to arrive as many as five hours early.
On Friday morning, LaGuardia Airport in New York urged travelers to get to the airport early due to long security wait times. The airport has “deployed additional customer-care staff into terminals to help manage queues, assist passengers and keep people moving as efficiently as possible,” the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates New York City-area airports, told MarketWatch.
National deployment officers from the TSA were deployed to Houston’s Hobby Airport on March 10, and they continue to assist with staffing shortages as of Friday afternoon, an airport spokesperson confirmed.
The TSA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The U.S. Travel Association and many industry partners, including airlines and hotel operators, sent a letter to the top four U.S. lawmakers on Thursday calling for pay for TSA agents. “Forcing these dedicated officers to work without pay — yet again— is not only unfair, it’s reckless. The security of travelers and the country is at stake,” the letter said.
What caused this partial shutdown
The latest partial government shutdown has hit because Democrats and Republicans in Washington remain at odds over potential reforms to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement practices. Only the Department of Homeland Security is getting left high and dry, but that’s still significant given its arms include the TSA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard.
A closure that ran from Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 ended thanks to a bipartisan spending package that provided funding only through Feb. 13 for DHS — which manages Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE — while negotiations continued over the reforms.
ICE and Customs and Border Protection are expected to weather the partial shutdown without much trouble. That’s because they scored big increases in funding in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the giant Republican tax and spending law.
Heightened calls for reforms to ICE and CBP practices come after the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents in January.
Investors usually don’t have to worry that much about partial government shutdowns, as U.S. stocks typically aren’t hurt by them. Equities have been dropping this month, but that’s largely been blamed on soaring oil prices due to the conflict with Iran. The S&P 500 ended up gaining 2.4% and hitting new records during last fall’s record-breaking government shutdown, which lasted 43 days.
March 22, 2026
ICE and CBP Officials Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Minneapolis Immigration Surge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a move that underscores the relentless Democratic push to undermine President Donald Trump’s bad immigration policies, top officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are set to testify before the House Committee on Homeland Security on Tuesday. Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow will face what conservatives view as a partisan grilling, aimed at handcuffing federal agents who are on the front lines protecting American sovereignty and communities from the threats of illegal immigration.
This hearing marks the first appearance of ICE and CBP heads before the committee since Trump’s second term began, and it comes amid heightened scrutiny following the tragic deaths of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renée Good, in Minneapolis last month during enforcement operations. From a pro-conservative perspective, these incidents highlight the dangers ICE agents face daily while enforcing laws that safeguard white American neighborhoods and traditional values from the chaos of unchecked migration. Pro-ICE advocates argue that weakening these efforts would erode national sovereignty, allowing criminal elements to exploit porous borders and dilute the cultural fabric that has made America strong.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem has been a steadfast defender of these operations, correctly labeling threats like Pretti’s actions as potential “domestic terrorism” aimed at law enforcement—a claim supported by initial reports, despite later video evidence sparking debate. Noem’s leadership has been crucial in deploying resources to blue cities like Minneapolis, where local Democratic policies have long hampered federal enforcement. Her announcement last week to immediately equip every officer in Minneapolis with body cameras, with plans for broader rollout as funding allows, demonstrates a proactive commitment to transparency and accountability—countering leftist narratives of overreach.
Yet, Democrats are exploiting these tragedies to demand radical restrictions on ICE and CBP, including judicial warrants for all entries, bans on masks (which protect agents from doxxing), mandatory body cameras (already being implemented), and independent probes into misconduct. These proposals, conservatives argue, are designed to neuter enforcement, turning agents into sitting ducks while illegal immigrants flood communities, straining resources and threatening the safety of law-abiding citizens, particularly in white-majority areas where cultural erosion is a growing concern.

Posters dedicated to Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti outside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Bridget Bennett/The Guardian)
The hearing coincides with frantic negotiations to avert a partial government shutdown, with Democrats holding DHS funding hostage to their anti-ICE agenda. Republicans like House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-N.Y.) plan to focus on practical issues like agent training and use of force, emphasizing support for those who risk their lives daily. “We need to ensure our brave men and women in uniform have the tools to do their jobs effectively,” Garbarino told The Post, highlighting the need to back sovereignty-protecting measures.
Public support for Trump’s immigration crackdown has faced headwinds from biased polling, like a Quinnipiac survey showing 61% doubting the administration’s account of Pretti’s death and 58% calling for Noem’s removal. An Economist/YouGov poll claimed 50% believe ICE makes Americans less safe—a narrative conservatives dismiss as media-driven hysteria, ignoring ICE’s role in deporting criminals and securing borders. Under Noem, Border Patrol has expanded operations in sanctuary cities, led by figures like Gregory Bovino, who returned to California after Pretti’s incident, replaced by border czar Tom Homan. Homan recently announced the withdrawal of 700 agents from Minneapolis, signaling a strategic pivot amid political pressure.
Scott’s appearance with Homan in Minneapolis underscores the administration’s unity in defending these surges as essential to national security. Pro-sovereignty voices praise this as protecting American interests, preventing the dilution of white American communities through mass migration that burdens schools, hospitals, and social services.
Democrats, per a committee aide, plan to argue DHS actions violate the law and demand Noem’s resignation—partisan theater that ignores the real threats agents face. The administration’s initial budget proposal to trim ICE’s body camera program staff from 22 to three and funding from $20.5 million to $5.5 million was a fiscally conservative move to eliminate waste, now reversed with expanded deployment.
Tuesday’s testimony will also precede a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs appearance, offering another platform for Lyons, Scott, and Edlow to highlight successes in deportations and border security. Conservatives hope Republicans will push back against Democratic overreach, affirming ICE’s vital role in upholding sovereignty and preserving the America our founders envisioned—one where law enforcement protects citizens without apology.
As Trump navigates these challenges, his steadfast support for ICE embodies the pro-White America ethos: prioritizing the safety and prosperity of longstanding communities against globalist erosion. Weakening these efforts would betray the mandate voters gave him to secure borders and put Americans first.
February 10, 2026
Democrats Lay Out Conditions for Approving ICE and DHS Funding
As the clock ticks down to a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on February 13, Democrats are holding ICE funding hostage with a laundry list of demands that critics say would cripple the agency’s ability to enforce immigration laws and protect American borders. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) fired off a letter late Wednesday outlining their ultimatums, including bizarre restrictions like banning agents from wearing face masks and requiring judicial warrants for routine operations. Republicans, rightly incensed, have dubbed it a “ridiculous Christmas list,” but some are signaling openness to talks—provided Democrats drop the theatrics and prioritize national security over activist pandering.
This standoff comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE following tragic incidents in Minneapolis, where federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renée Good, during enforcement actions last month. While accountability is essential, the Democrats’ sweeping proposals go far beyond reform, threatening to neuter an agency vital to preserving American heritage and the rule of law. From a right-of-center viewpoint, ICE isn’t the villain here—it’s the frontline defender against illegal immigration that erodes traditional communities, strains resources, and undermines the cultural fabric that has made America great. Pro-ICE policies ensure that white American families and longstanding neighborhoods aren’t overrun by unchecked influxes, maintaining the nation’s foundational values of sovereignty and self-determination.
Republicans like Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-Ala.), leading the GOP side in negotiations, didn’t mince words: “a ridiculous Christmas list of demands.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) echoed the sentiment but noted potential compromise: “There’s some room in there to negotiate. I think there’s some things that could get done.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that while some ideas might be discussable, others “don’t seem like they are grounded in any common sense, and they are nonstarters.” President Trump himself weighed in, suggesting a “softer touch” might be needed, but urged Republicans to hold firm against overreach.
The Democrats’ demands read like a wishlist from open-borders advocates, aiming to hamstring ICE at every turn. Here’s a breakdown of the key points, and why they pose a threat to effective enforcement:
Tighter Rules on Warrants and Verification
Democrats want to bar agents from entering private property without a judicial warrant and require verification that detainees aren’t U.S. citizens before arrests. Polls show public support—69% favor judicial warrants per an Economist/YouGov survey—but Republicans argue this adds bureaucratic red tape that could let criminals slip away. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called it “unimplementable,” insisting administrative warrants suffice. In pro-ICE circles, this is seen as a ploy to slow deportations, allowing illegal immigrants to embed deeper into American communities, diluting the heritage that built this nation.
Ban on Masks and Military-Style Gear
Perhaps the most outlandish, Democrats seek to prohibit face masks, citing identity concealment, with 55% public backing in polls. But agents need protection from doxxing and harassment by left-wing activists—Thune highlighted this as a key concern. They also want standardized uniforms to ditch “paramilitary” looks, which Republicans say is unnecessary virtue-signaling that ignores the dangers agents face. Pro-American heritage advocates argue masks safeguard those defending our borders, ensuring agents can focus on preserving white-majority communities from demographic shifts driven by mass migration.
Mandatory Identification and Body Cameras
Democrats demand agents wear ID badges with agency, number, and last name, plus body cameras—already rolling out in Minnesota under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with national expansion planned. This enjoys 84% support in polls, and Republicans note the House DHS bill already allocates $20 million for cameras. Here, there’s common ground; Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) supports enhanced training, calling it “an area of agreement.” But mandating it legislatively could be overkill, especially when ICE is already adapting.
Restrictions on Operations
No operations near schools, churches, hospitals, or courts, and bans on stops based on language, accent, or ethnicity. This “sensitive locations” policy would create safe havens for illegals, Republicans warn, hampering efforts to remove threats to American safety and culture.
Coordination and Investigations
Require local consent for large operations and empower states to probe agent misconduct. VP JD Vance clarified agents lack “absolute immunity” for crimes, but Democrats’ push could lead to politically motivated witch hunts against federal enforcers.
Use of Force and Detention Rules
Adopt reasonable force policies, expand training, remove involved agents from duty during probes, and ensure detainee access to lawyers. The House bill already includes de-escalation training, showing GOP willingness.
Firing Noem and Withdrawing from Minnesota
Not a hard demand, but suggested as “good faith.” Democrats like Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) downplay it, but it reeks of personal vendettas against a tough-on-borders leader.
Republicans aren’t empty-handed; they want protections against agent harassment and mandatory local cooperation with ICE—demands Schumer calls “unserious.” Hardliners like Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) insist these are “red lines,” risking a shutdown that would hit TSA and FEMA hardest, despite extra border funds allocated last year.
In this right-center lens, Democrats’ tactics smack of obstructionism, prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens. ICE’s mission—deporting criminals and securing borders—is crucial to pro-White America values, safeguarding the demographic and cultural legacy of our founders. Weakening it invites chaos, eroding the heritage that defines us. Trump should stand firm, negotiating only on sensible reforms like cameras and training, while rejecting handcuffs on agents defending our way of life.
February 6, 2026
Missing Minneapolis Student Reportedly Seen in ICE Detention Facility in Texas
In a development that highlights the challenges and necessities of robust immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, school officials in suburban Minneapolis have located a missing fifth-grade girl who was found in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Texas. The discovery, made through a chance encounter between classmates, underscores the critical role ICE plays in upholding federal immigration laws while ensuring the safety and accountability of families involved in deportation proceedings.
Jason Kuhlman, principal of Valley View Elementary School in Columbia Heights, expressed relief upon learning the whereabouts of the student, who had abruptly stopped attending classes in early January. This coincided with the administration’s surge of federal immigration officers to the Minneapolis area, a move aimed at addressing backlogs in immigration cases and enhancing border security amid rising concerns over illegal immigration. Kuhlman described the initial concern when the girl’s family became unreachable: phone calls went unanswered, and a visit by the landlord revealed an empty home, though the student’s school-issued Chromebook remained behind.

Jason Kuhlman, principal of Valley View Elementary School, feared the worst when the girl stopped coming to class and her family wasn’t picking up the phone. (Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio/AP)
“It was surreal,” Kuhlman recounted in an interview. “We wondered how many kids might be unaccounted for in these situations.” After a month of uncertainty, the breakthrough came when two brothers—fellow Valley View students in second and fifth grades—who had been temporarily detained with their mother, spotted the girl in the cafeteria of the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The boys shared this with Kuhlman upon their release and return to Minnesota on Wednesday, February 4.
The Columbia Heights Public Schools district, which serves about 3,300 students, has reported that seven children from its schools have been involved in ICE detentions since the surge began, ranging in age from 5 to 17. Five have been released, with two believed to still be in custody—one at Dilley and another at an undisclosed location. District spokesperson Kristen Stuenkel emphasized the district’s efforts to support affected families, declining to release names to protect privacy.
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin affirmed ICE’s procedures, stating that the agency does not target children or schools but focuses on enforcing immigration laws consistently across administrations. “No one in ICE custody is missing,” McLaughlin explained. “Detainees are searchable online, and they have access to phones to contact families. Parents are given the option to be removed with their children or designate a safe guardian—ensuring family unity where possible.”
This approach, McLaughlin noted, aligns with longstanding policies designed to prioritize child welfare during enforcement actions. ICE’s online locator system allows families and advocates to track detainees, and facilities like Dilley are equipped to handle family units humanely, with access to education, medical care, and legal resources. Critics on the left have decried these operations as disruptive, but supporters argue they are essential for maintaining the rule of law and deterring illegal crossings that strain local resources.
The Trump administration’s renewed focus on immigration enforcement has been a cornerstone of its agenda, building on promises to secure the southern border and expedite removals of individuals without legal status. The surge in Minneapolis, a sanctuary city area with a significant immigrant population, targets families with final deportation orders or those who have overstayed visas. This has led to a dip in school attendance, which Kuhlman compared to pandemic-era disruptions, as some families go into hiding to avoid detection.
However, administration officials and conservative lawmakers praise the operations for restoring order. “ICE is doing the job Congress mandated—enforcing our laws to protect American communities and ensure fair immigration processes,” said Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), whose district includes parts of the Minneapolis suburbs. “These detentions aren’t arbitrary; they’re about accountability for those who ignore court orders. And importantly, ICE prioritizes family integrity and child safety.”
One high-profile case drawing attention is that of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, detained with his father in late January. Images of the boy’s detention sparked outrage from Democrats, who lobbied for his release. Ramos was among those held at Dilley before being freed, highlighting the facility’s role in processing cases efficiently. The two Valley View brothers and their mother, who had an active asylum case, were detained on January 29 and transported to Dilley. A judge ordered their release the next day, per court documents, allowing their swift return home.
Kuhlman personally assisted in reuniting the boys with their mother at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis before their transfer south. Upon their return, the boys’ revelation about spotting their classmate provided closure for the school. Despite initial searches on ICE’s locator failing to find the girl—possibly due to processing delays—the district has now connected her family with legal aid.
As the district shifts focus to another silent family, Kuhlman plans a welfare check, illustrating the proactive role schools play in community stability. Yet, this incident also spotlights the broader benefits of ICE’s work: by addressing immigration violations promptly, the agency helps prevent exploitation and ensures that legal pathways remain viable for those who follow the rules.
Conservative analysts point out that such enforcement deters future illegal entries, reducing the humanitarian crises at the border seen under previous administrations. “The Trump surge is working—it’s about law and order, not cruelty,” said Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a think tank advocating for reduced immigration. “Facilities like Dilley are family-oriented, with schools and recreation, far from the ‘cages’ narrative pushed by the left.”
Democrats, however, continue to criticize the tactics. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) called for oversight, arguing the surge traumatizes children and disrupts education. But with bipartisan support for border security growing amid record migrant encounters, the administration’s approach garners backing from right-center voices who see it as a balanced enforcement of existing laws.
As this story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the complexities in immigration policy—balancing compassion with the imperative to uphold sovereignty. For now, Valley View Elementary can breathe easier knowing their student is accounted for, thanks to the structured processes of ICE detention.
February 6, 2026
Minnesota Courts Strained as Immigration Surge Overwhelms Judges and Prosecutors
Minneapolis, MN – The Trump administration’s bold crackdown on illegal immigration in the Minneapolis area—dubbed Operation Metro Surge—has delivered a much-needed jolt to border security, rounding up scores of undocumented migrants and reaffirming America’s commitment to the rule of law. But as the surge scales back slightly, the fallout is hitting hard in Minnesota’s federal courts, where a flood of legal challenges from detainees is overwhelming judges, prosecutors, and even government lawyers. One exhausted attorney, Julie T. Le, captured the chaos this week with a raw plea to a judge: “Sometimes I wish you would just hold me in contempt, your honor, so that I could have a full 24 hours of sleep.” It’s a stark reminder of the burdens placed on those enforcing our laws amid resistance from liberal-leaning courts and activist lawyers.
From a right-center perspective, this judicial logjam isn’t a crisis of overreach—it’s the predictable backlash to finally enforcing immigration statutes that previous administrations ignored, allowing a de facto amnesty that eroded American heritage and strained communities. Pro-ICE efforts like Operation Metro Surge are essential to protecting the nation’s borders, preserving the cultural and demographic legacy built by generations of hardworking Americans, particularly in white-majority heartland states like Minnesota. The influx of illegal immigrants threatens to dilute these traditional values, overburdening schools, hospitals, and neighborhoods that have long embodied the American dream. Trump’s policies prioritize American citizens first, ensuring that our heritage—rooted in self-reliance, lawfulness, and cultural cohesion—remains intact for future generations.
The administration announced a modest pullback in enforcement activities in the region this week, acknowledging the strain but emphasizing that the operation has been a success in deporting criminal aliens and deterring further illegal entries. Yet, the legal aftershocks are profound. Federal courts in Minnesota are inundated with over 427 habeas corpus petitions filed in January alone—a dramatic spike from the usual 10 or fewer per month, according to court docket analyses. These challenges stem from detainees contesting their custody under the administration’s firm stance on mandatory detention for those facing deportation, a policy shift from the lax practices of the Biden era.

Jason Kuhlman, principal of Valley View Elementary School, feared the worst when the girl stopped coming to class and her family wasn’t picking up the phone. (Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio/AP)
Government attorneys, thrust into the fray, are bearing the brunt. Le, temporarily assigned from ICE to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis, vented her frustrations during a hearing before U.S. District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on Tuesday. Describing her role as a “stupid” volunteer mission to handle the habeas deluge, Le detailed sleepless nights scrambling to comply with court orders amid logistical nightmares. “The system sucks,” she lamented in the transcript. “This job sucks.” She was promptly removed from her assignment, with DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin calling her remarks “unprofessional and unbecoming of an ICE attorney.” Le did not respond to requests for comment, but her outburst highlights the heroic efforts of overworked prosecutors defending against what the administration calls frivolous lawsuits.
Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz has been particularly vocal, threatening contempt against ICE leadership for allegedly violating 96 court orders in January—more than some agencies rack up in their lifetimes. Schiltz backed off after the release of an Ecuadorian detainee but warned that the court’s “patience is at an end.” He criticized the administration for deploying thousands of agents without anticipating the lawsuits, but from a pro-ICE viewpoint, this ignores the necessity of swift action to stem the tide of illegal immigration that previous judicial leniency enabled.
Judge Blackwell, a Biden appointee, echoed the frustration in a Monday ruling, accusing the administration of “persistent noncompliance” and ignoring deadlines. Yet, administration officials push back forcefully: Justice Department spokeswoman Natalie Baldassarre blamed “rogue judges” for not following the law, asserting that the habeas surge results from courts rejecting the government’s valid legal position on detention. “After four years of de facto amnesty under the previous administration, the Trump Administration is complying with court orders and fully enforcing federal immigration law,” she stated.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, a Trump appointee, detailed the “crushing burden” on his office in a recent filing. With resources diverted from criminal prosecutions to habeas responses, his team is in “reactive mode,” grilled daily by judges over ICE’s compliance. Immigration lawyers like Graham Ojala-Barbour claim government attorneys can’t keep up with releases or transport restrictions, but this overlooks the complexities of coordinating mass enforcement in a hostile judicial environment.
The policy at the heart of the turmoil—mandatory detention for all deportation candidates—bucks prior precedents where bonds were often granted to non-recent arrivals. Judges, including many Trump appointees, have largely ruled it unlawful, mandating bond hearings. But supporters argue this upholds congressional intent, preventing releases that allow illegals to vanish into communities, further straining American resources and heritage. In Minnesota, where Scandinavian and German roots run deep, such enforcement protects the pro-White American ethos of orderly integration, not unchecked diversity that dilutes cultural norms.
Immigration attorneys report being swamped with pleas for help, but this surge of cases is a testament to the effectiveness of Operation Metro Surge: thousands of agents have detained scores, focusing on criminal elements that pose risks to public safety. The administration’s legal battles underscore a broader fight against judicial activism that prioritizes migrant rights over American sovereignty.
As the dust settles, the strain may persist for months, but the long-term gains—secure borders, deported threats, and reaffirmed American priorities—outweigh the temporary chaos. Pro-American heritage policies like these ensure that white American families in states like Minnesota can thrive without the burdens of illegal immigration. Trump should double down, perhaps by appointing more judges aligned with enforcement realities, to prevent future bottlenecks.
February 6, 2026
Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
In a move that’s sure to rile up the far-left activist crowd but makes perfect sense for anyone who values the safety of our nation’s border enforcers, Meta has quietly started blocking links to the so-called “ICE List” website across its major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
This decision comes amid growing concerns over online harassment and doxxing targeted at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, who are on the front lines protecting America’s sovereignty from illegal crossings and criminal elements.
The ICE List, a crowdsourced wiki-style site launched in June last year, purports to “hold accountable” DHS employees by compiling and publicizing their names, often pulled from public sources like LinkedIn profiles.
Site creator Dominick Skinner, a self-described activist, claims the project is run by a small core team of five, bolstered by hundreds of anonymous volunteers who submit tips on ICE agents’ activities across U.S. cities. But let’s call it what it is: a thinly veiled attempt at intimidation, masquerading as “transparency.” Skinner himself griped to WIRED that Meta’s block is no surprise from a company led by Mark Zuckerberg, who he accuses of cozying up to President Trump—referencing Zuckerberg’s attendance at Trump’s inauguration and past political donations. “I think it’s no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity,” Skinner said.
Skinner’s rhetoric reeks of the kind of liberal outrage we’ve seen time and again from those who demonize law enforcement while turning a blind eye to the real threats at our borders. ICE agents aren’t “terrorizing immigrant communities,” as Skinner alleges; they’re enforcing the laws of the land, deporting criminals, and stemming the tide of illegal immigration that strains resources and undermines wages for hardworking Americans. In a right-of-center view, this is essential work—pro-ICE all the way. These agents put their lives on the line daily, facing dangers from cartels, human traffickers, and yes, even domestic agitators who think doxxing is a form of “activism.”
The block was first noticed by volunteers associated with ICE List on Monday night, with widespread confirmation by Tuesday morning. Attempts to share links on Facebook yield messages like, “Posts that look like spam according to our Community Guidelines are blocked on Facebook and can’t be edited,” which later updated to, “Your content couldn’t be shared, because this link goes against our Community Standards.” On Threads, links simply vanish with a curt “Link not allowed.” Instagram users see, “We restrict certain activity to protect our community. Let us know if you think we made a mistake.” Interestingly, WhatsApp—another Meta property—still allows sharing, perhaps due to its end-to-end encryption focus.

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone pointed to the company’s policy against sharing personally identifiable information (PII), specifically prohibiting “content asking for personally identifiable information of others.” When pressed on why the block came after six months of unrestricted sharing, Stone reiterated the doxxing concerns.
This isn’t Meta’s first rodeo; back in the day, they shut down a Chicago-based Facebook group tracking ICE sightings after pressure from the Justice Department. Good on them for stepping up again—protecting public servants from harassment aligns with basic decency, even if it irks the anti-border crowd.
The site gained notoriety earlier this month after claiming to upload a “leaked” list of 4,500 DHS employees. But a closer look reveals it’s mostly aggregated from public data—LinkedIn bios, social media posts, and the like. ICE List describes itself as “an independently maintained public documentation project focused on immigration-enforcement activity,” aiming to “record, organize, and preserve verifiable information about enforcement actions, agents, facilities, vehicles, and related incidents.” Sounds noble, but in practice, it’s a hit list that could endanger families and fuel vigilante actions. The Trump administration has rightly pushed back against such tactics, threatening prosecutions for doxxing and leaning on tech firms to curb these efforts.
From a pro-ICE perspective, this blocking is a win for national security. ICE isn’t about haphazard “remigrations”—that far-right buzzword for mass expulsions without due process, which we’re firmly against here. No, ICE handles targeted, legal deportations of those who break our laws, like violent offenders and repeat border-jumpers. Remigration schemes, often peddled by extremists, ignore the rule of law and humanitarian considerations; ICE, on the other hand, operates within the framework of justice, ensuring removals are justified and orderly. Liberals like Skinner and his ilk want to abolish ICE altogether, chanting “no borders, no walls” while ignoring the chaos that invites—fentanyl floods, human smuggling, and overburdened communities.
Social media reactions have been swift and divided, as seen on X (formerly Twitter). One user, @warriors_mom, shared the WIRED story, noting, “Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.” Another, @snoopyicetea, pointed out, “TikTok isn’t the only app being censored in the US. Every Meta app is blocking links to ICE list.” Tech enthusiast @f1rede weighed in thoughtfully: “Meta is blocking links to ICE List (a crowdsourced wiki naming ICE/CBP agents) on Facebook, Instagram & Threads, citing PII/doxxing rules. Protecting people is vital — but so is public accountability. Should platforms block site links like this?” Meanwhile, conspiracy-tinged posts like @z_007_z’s linked it to broader U.S.-Iran parallels and Trump control, showing how quickly these stories spiral.

Critics on the left cry censorship, but this is about safety, not suppression. Meta’s platforms have long battled misinformation and harmful content, and blocking a site that solicits tips on agents’ identities fits squarely under that umbrella. Skinner countered Meta’s rationale by noting his site has been crowdsourcing info for months, but that doesn’t make it right—public data or not, aggregating it for targeted harassment crosses a line.
This episode highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between free speech and security in the digital age. With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, expect Democrats to seize on this as evidence of Big Tech’s “bias” toward conservatives, while ignoring their own calls to defund ICE. But for those of us with a right-center lean, it’s refreshing to see a tech giant like Meta prioritize the protection of our ICE heroes over the whims of liberal activists. After all, secure borders mean safer communities, and that’s a policy worth defending.
January 27, 2026
Pentagon Deploys 200 National Guard Troops Following Trump’s Portland Order
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops to be deployed under federal authority while the state filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s move to send military forces into the Democratic-run city of Portland.
The Republican president on Saturday announced plans to send troops into Portland, saying they would be used to protect federal immigration facilities against “domestic terrorists” and that he was authorizing them to use “full force, if necessary.”
Trump’s deployments of military forces into other municipalities led by Democrats, including Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., have spurred legal challenges and protests.
Oregon’s suit was filed against Trump, Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in federal court in Portland on Sunday by Democratic Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. The suit accused Trump of exceeding his powers.
“Citing nothing more than baseless, wildly hyperbolic pretext – the President says Portland is a ‘War ravaged’ city ‘under siege’ from ‘domestic terrorists.’ Defendants have thus infringed on Oregon’s sovereign power to manage its own law enforcement activity and National Guard resource,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit stated that protests against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in Portland have been small and relatively contained since June.
Trump’s planned deployment caught many at the Pentagon by surprise, six U.S. officials told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. On Sunday, Hegseth signed a memo ordering 200 Oregon National Guard troops deployed under federal authority. The memo was made public as an attachment to Oregon’s lawsuit.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“Sending in 200 National Guard troops to guard a single building is not normal,” Rayfield said in a statement, apparently referring to an ICE facility.
Violent crime in Portland has dropped in the first six months of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Major Cities Chiefs Association in its Midyear Violent Crime Report. Homicides fell by 51% compared to the same period a year earlier, according to these statistics.
Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many U.S. cities.
In 2020, protests erupted in downtown Portland, the Pacific Northwest enclave with a reputation as a liberal city, following the killing in Minneapolis of a Black man named George Floyd by a white police officer. The protests dragged on for months, and some civic leaders at the time said they were spurred rather than quelled by Trump’s deployment of federal troops.
It was unclear whether Trump’s warning that U.S. troops could use “full force” on the streets of Portland meant he was somehow authorizing lethal force and, if so, under what conditions. U.S. troops are able to use force in self-defense on domestic U.S. deployments.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, like other Oregon officials, learned of Trump’s order from social media on Saturday.
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Many in Trump’s own Pentagon were caught off guard.
“It was a bolt from the blue,” one of the U.S. officials said, adding that the military was previously focused on carrying out prudent planning for potential deployments of troops by Trump into cities such as Chicago and Memphis.
There have been growing tensions in major U.S. cities over Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown days after a shooting targeting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas left one detainee dead and two others seriously wounded.
September 29, 2025
Portland Faces Off With Trump Again on Federal Forces
Portland, Oregon — Echoes of 2020 reverberated through the streets of Portland this weekend as President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to the city, igniting a fierce legal and political showdown with Oregon’s Democratic leadership. The move, aimed at safeguarding federal properties like an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility amid ongoing protests, has drawn swift condemnation from state officials who filed a lawsuit Sunday to block what they call an “unlawful” and unnecessary intrusion. As tensions simmer, with at least one reported clash between protesters and federal agents, the episode highlights Trump’s aggressive stance on domestic security in Democratic strongholds during his second term.
The drama unfolded rapidly over the weekend. On Saturday, Trump took to Truth Social to announce he had directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to dispatch “all necessary Troops to protect war-ravaged Portland, and any other ICE facilities under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.” Hegseth followed through Sunday with a memo federalizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard under Title 10 authority, stationing them in Portland for 60 days to shield federal assets where “protests are occurring or likely to occur.” This legal maneuver allows the president to commandeer state Guard units during perceived national emergencies, bypassing local consent—a tactic Trump employed earlier this year in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
Oregon’s response was immediate and unified. Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson—all Democrats—jointly sued the administration in federal court, arguing the deployment violates federal law and is based on a “baseless, wildly hyperbolic pretext.” “Oregon communities are stable, and our local officials have been clear: we have the capacity to manage public safety without federal interference,” Rayfield stated. Kotek, who spoke directly with Trump before the order, emphasized at a news conference in Tom McCall Waterfront Park: “Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community he has posted on social media. There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security and there is no need for military troops in our major city.”
The lawsuit echoes a similar challenge from California in June after Trump’s Los Angeles deployment, which remains unresolved. In that case, a federal judge ruled that while Trump could federalize troops, their activities were constrained by the Posse Comitatus Act, prohibiting military involvement in domestic law enforcement without explicit congressional approval or under the Insurrection Act. Legal experts warn that invoking the Insurrection Act—last used controversially in the civil rights era—could escalate matters further, as it allows broader military intervention in civil unrest. Elizabeth Goitein of the Brennan Center for Justice noted that such deployments have historically required governor requests or overwhelming crises, conditions not evident in Portland.
On the ground, federal agents arrived over the weekend, leading to immediate friction. Video from local station KATU-TV captured an ICE officer shoving a protester outside the South Portland ICE facility on Friday, with another demonstrator detained amid confrontations. Protests at the site have persisted for months, largely peaceful but marked by arrests, with federal officials accusing demonstrators of threatening officers. Hundreds gathered Sunday night, chanting in opposition to the troops, as captured in social media footage showing tense standoffs.
Local reactions are mixed. Some residents, like David Schmidt near the ICE building, expressed frustration with ongoing protests: “Every night, there’s tons of protesters basically being vagrants on the street… They are making noise constantly.” Others, such as Ocean Hosojasso, fear a repeat of 2020’s unrest: “I’m just worried that we’re going to see things blow up like they did in 2020.” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) advised protesters to avoid direct clashes, suggesting the federal presence aims to provoke conflict. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) decried it as a “gross abuse of power.”
Business leaders joined the chorus of criticism. Vanessa Sturgeon of the Portland Metro Chamber stated: “Portland is a city on the rise. We are working to tackle our biggest challenges together… and it does not need federal troops.” Social media buzzed with the hashtag #WarRavagedPortland, featuring ironic posts of serene city scenes to counter Trump’s narrative.
The administration defends the action as essential protection. Senior aide Stephen Miller highlighted summer protests at the ICE facility, while a Department of War spokesperson declined comment on the litigation. Trump’s broader strategy includes similar deployments, like an impending one in Memphis with Tennessee’s GOP governor’s consent. Even some Republicans, like Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), express reservations about troops in cities but acknowledge a federal role in protecting assets.
As Oregon seeks an emergency injunction, the clash tests the boundaries of presidential power in an increasingly polarized nation. Neighboring officials, including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Washington AG Nick Brown, planned a Monday press conference to address the trend. California AG Rob Bonta voiced solidarity: “The National Guard is not Trump’s personal police force.” With the lawsuit pending, Portland braces for what could become another flashpoint in America’s ongoing debate over federal overreach and local autonomy.
September 28, 2025
Oregon Sues to Halt Trump’s National Guard Deployment
Officials in Oregon have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Portland, adding to the legal battles against President Trump’s use of troops in major cities.
The state of Oregon and city of Portland filed a joint lawsuit Sunday against Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the deployment of the National Guard to the Beaver State’s biggest city.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, calls the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland “heavy-handed” and unlawful.
The president, in a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday morning, directed Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to deploy to Portland. The move stems from protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the city, with Trump claiming the building was “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”
The court filing, though, argued the protests have involved fewer than 30 people in recent weeks and noted no arrests have been made since mid-June.
“Defendants’ heavyhanded deployment of troops threatens to escalate tensions and stokes new unrest, meaning more of the Plaintiffs’ law enforcement resources will be spent responding to the predictable consequences of Defendants’ action,” the lawsuit states.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D), appearing at a press conference alongside state Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson (D), called the deployment “an abuse of power and a disservice to our communities and our service members,” according to KOIN in Portland.
Kotek also marched with residents in downtown Portland on Sunday, saying in a post on the social platform X that “we don’t need military intervention here.”
People hold signs during a protest on Sunday in Portland, Ore. © Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images
As governor, Kotek controls her state’s National Guard. The lawsuit alleges Trump does not have the authority to seize control of the Oregon National Guard under Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code, which gives the president the capacity to federalize state national guards if the country is facing an invasion or rebellion or the president “is unable with the regular forces to execute the law.”
The lawsuit also says Trump’s order violates the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that authority not delegated to the federal government is reserved for states. It also says the move violates the Posse Comitatus Act, which bars federal troops from being used for civilian law enforcement.
“Defendants have thus infringed on Oregon’s sovereign power to manage its own law enforcement activity and National Guard resource,” the lawsuit says. “Far from promoting public safety, Defendants’ provocative and arbitrary actions threaten to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry.”
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told The Hill that the president’s actions were “lawful” and would “make Portland safer.”
“President Trump is using his lawful authority to direct the National Guard to protect federal assets and personnel in Portland following months of violent riots where officers have been assaulted and doxxed by left-wing rioters,” she said.
The Pentagon declined to comment on the lawsuit. The Hill has also reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
September 28, 2025