Devices seized in Swalwell misconduct probe as investigation advances
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct probe; the report does not list charges or outcomes in the provided excerpt.
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Feds release key evidence in Minnesota federal-shooting cases, fueling calls for transparency
Federal authorities have turned over previously withheld evidence—including body camera footage, hard drives, and the 2014 Honda Pilot—related to three shootings by federal agents in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge (Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Sosa-Celis). The disclosure follows ongoing state-federal discussions and a lawsuit over access to evidence; Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says there will be public announcements about any charges, though no timeline is set. The move signals a shift toward greater transparency as negotiations continue amid broader scrutiny of federal investigations into shootings by immigration authorities.
Chicago Immigrant Tenants Seek $5M Each After Militarized Raid
Seventeen residents from a Chicago South Shore apartment complex filed administrative claims seeking about $5 million each from DHS and several federal agencies for a Sept. 30 midnight raid described as militarized. They allege unlawful entry without warrants, injuries (including a dog bite), emotional trauma, and property loss; many have since been deported or relocated. DHS says the operation complied with the law. The claims, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, are the first step toward lawsuits, and more are expected as advocates press for accountability after the controversial enforcement action.
9th Circuit Halts California Rule Requiring Federal Agents to Wear IDs
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked California's 2025 law that would require federal immigration agents to wear badges or identification, granting an injunction pending appeal and ruling the measure would directly regulate the federal government in violation of the Constitution's Supremacy Clause; the decision follows a DOJ lawsuit and prior temporary injunctions.
Appeals court halts California's federal-agent ID rule
A federal appeals court blocked California's law requiring federal agents to wear visible identification, delaying the measure amid tensions over state rules governing federal officers operating in California.
On-duty ICE agent charged with assault after gunpoint incident on Minneapolis highway
A Minnesota prosecutor charged Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., an on-duty ICE agent, with two counts of second-degree assault after he allegedly pulled alongside a car on a Minneapolis-area highway, rolled down his window and pointed his service weapon at the driver and a passenger. Prosecutors say there is no absolute immunity for federal agents who violate state law and Morgan faces up to seven years per count if convicted; an arrest warrant is active nationwide. The case appears to be the first criminal action against a federal immigration officer tied to the Trump-era crackdown on immigration enforcement.
Maryland House approves No Kings Act to empower residents to sue federal agents
The Maryland House passed the No Kings Act by a wide margin, allowing Marylanders to sue federal agents for violations of constitutional rights and mirroring state-level 1983-style lawsuits; Republicans argued the measure is politically motivated and risks overreach in immigration enforcement, while Democrats said it ensures accountability for federal officials on par with state actors.
Minnesota seeks federal evidence in Pretti and Good shootings
Minnesota filed a federal lawsuit seeking access to investigation materials about the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents during the Trump-era immigration crackdown, alleging federal officials have blocked information sharing, and also requesting details on a non-fatal shooting, highlighting ongoing state‑federal tensions over evidence handling amid a surge in enforcement.
Minnesota prosecutor launches inquiry into federal immigration officers' actions
A Minnesota prosecutor has launched an inquiry into the actions of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, connected to an incident at a local convenience store on January 21, 2026, with details still emerging.
Court blocks California mask ban for federal agents, paving path for revision
A federal judge struck down California’s No Secret Police Act mask ban on federal officers for discriminating by not applying to state police, though she left open a path for a revised law that includes all officers; state lawmakers, led by Sen. Wiener, plan to refile a broader ban while DOJ argued the current ban could cause nationwide enforcement chaos. The ruling paused enforcement against federal agents and reinforced a push for clearer identification rules, with continued political and legal maneuvering from California and federal officials.
Fresh shake-up hits Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, AP sources say
AP sources report further departures at Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office, continuing a personnel shake-up that coincides with heightened public scrutiny of federal enforcement in Minneapolis, including detentions and immigration operations that sparked protests.
Border czar orders 700 agents to exit Minnesota immediately
Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, announced at a Minneapolis news conference — his first in the city after fatal shootings by federal law enforcement — that 700 immigration officers will immediately depart Minnesota.
Trump Admin Pulls 700 Federal Agents from Minnesota, Leaving 2,000 Behind
The Trump administration will immediately withdraw 700 federal law enforcement officers from Minnesota, leaving about 2,000 agents in the state, with most concentrated in the Twin Cities. Border czar Tom Homan said the drawdown follows enhanced cooperation with state and local entities and is part of smarter, targeted enforcement that reassigns officers from custody operations to other frontline duties.
Medico-Legacy: Minneapolis Case Finds Alex Pretti’s Death a Homicide, Not Self-Defense
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled Alex Pretti’s death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds, countering officials’ claims that he brandished a weapon. Video evidence reportedly shows Pretti held only his cellphone (with a permit to carry) when federal agents fired, sparking nationwide protests and renewed calls for accountability. The Star Tribune reported the new finding, which follows earlier homicide determinations in related cases.
Lemon says surrender offer was ignored as federal agents arrested him
Don Lemon says about a dozen federal agents arrested him in a Los Angeles hotel last week over federal civil rights charges tied to his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church. He claims he offered to surrender but authorities didn’t have a warrant, which he says was later shown on a cell phone. Lemon asserts he was reporting as a journalist, not a protester, and his attorney vows to vigorously contest the charges after a grand jury indictment naming him and others in the Minnesota incident. He was held overnight in a federal holding room, and the case centers on alleged violations of First Amendment rights during the protest at the Cities Church in St. Paul.