Minneapolis

  • How a Federal Judge’s Order Ended the Detention of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and His Father — and Why It Matters

    In a case that captured national attention and raised intense legal and ethical questions about U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from immigration detention in Dilley, Texas. The decision ended a detention that sparked protests, political outrage, and widespread scrutiny…

  • ICE Agents Turned Away from Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis, Prompting Diplomatic Protest

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were rebuffed Tuesday after attempting to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis without authorization, an incident that has triggered a formal diplomatic protest and raised serious legal questions under international law. Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a note of protest has been filed with the U.S.…

  • Two-Year-Old Taken into ICE Custody and Flown to Texas Despite Court Order

    A two-year-old girl was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody with her father in Minneapolis on Thursday and flown to Texas, only to be returned to her mother the following day, according to the family’s attorney. The incident has raised serious legal and procedural questions, as the transfer occurred despite a federal court…

  • Comprehensive Update: Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Ongoing Fallout and What Comes Next

    The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, has sparked intense legal, political and social upheaval — raising fundamental questions about federal law enforcement powers, use of force, and federal-state relations. What Happened:…

  • ICE Shooting of Minneapolis Woman Triggering Federal–Local Clash as Investigations Begin

    An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during an expanded federal immigration enforcement operation. The incident has triggered multiple investigations and already intensifying legal tensions between the Trump administration and local officials in Minnesota. The shooting occurred during a traffic stop in a residential…

  • 10-Year-Old Arrested After Driving Stolen Car Through Playground

    In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about juvenile crime intervention, a 10-year-old boy in Minneapolis was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen car through a playground filled with children. The incident took place on Friday near Nellie Stone Johnson School, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. According to Police Chief…

  • Man Who Witnessed George Floyd’s Murder Receives $150,000 Settlement

    Donald Williams, the man who witnessed George Floyd‘s murder and tried stopping the deadly arrest, will get a $150,000 payout from the City of Minneapolis for mental health issues he suffered from the encounter. According to the Star Tribune, officials unanimously approved the settlement on Thursday (April 25) after Williams sued the city last spring.…

  • Los Angeles Times Journalists Settle Lawsuit Against Minnesota State Patrol for $1.2 Million

    Two Los Angeles Times journalists, Carolyn Cole and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the state of Minnesota for $1.2 million. The settlement follows an incident in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during their coverage of the response to George Floyd’s murder, as reported by the L.A. Times. Despite wearing credentials, carrying…