Charlotte activists met the immigration crackdown with ‘bless your heart’ resistance

MS NOW senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff highlighted the Trump administration's strategy of using reporters and footage from ICE raids as instruments to promote its immigration agenda, suggesting that this approach manipulates public perception.

An ICE detainer has been issued for an El Salvadoran national charged with the murders of two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This incident has reignited discussions surrounding the state's sanctuary policies, particularly in light of the suspect's immigration status.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while expressing criticism of the agency's operations under the Trump administration during an interview on Fox News. This statement comes amid rising tensions in Minneapolis following a series of incidents involving ICE.

An AI error in processing applications for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has resulted in numerous new recruits being deployed to field offices without adequate training, raising concerns about operational effectiveness and safety. Sources indicate that this oversight could have significant implications for the agency's ability to perform its duties effectively.

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary reported on January 8 at the Mooresville home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, where cash, guns, and memorabilia were stolen. This incident follows the tragic death of Biffle and his family in a plane crash on December 18, 2025, which has left the motorsport community in mourning.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended the city's sanctuary policies following the tragic incident where an illegal immigrant allegedly killed a woman while driving under the influence. This event has intensified the ongoing debate regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota. Good, described as a 'poet' who chose 'love', was involved in an incident where the ICE agent was injured after being struck by her vehicle. The shooting has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from the Democratic party.

Journalist Laura Jedeed has reported being offered a position with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a brief interview that lasted less than six minutes and did not require her to complete any agency paperwork. This claim has sparked controversy, with the Department of Homeland Security labeling her assertions as false.