Key Takeaways
- ICE operations in Minneapolis are under scrutiny for alleged legal counsel denial and use of chemical agents.
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend a Supreme Court hearing concerning Governor Lisa Cook's attempted firing.
- Donald Trump suggested canceling elections if he wins and regretted not seizing voting machines after 2020.
- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ended the state's 287G program, stopping ICE collaboration.
- Community groups are organizing actions against ICE and providing support to affected immigrant families.
Deep Dive
- The FBI opened a civil rights investigation into ICE agent Jonathan Ross following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- Attorneys allege the Department of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minneapolis detainees, a practice not observed in over a decade.
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem initially denied her department used chemical agents against Minnesota protesters, then backtracked after video evidence.
- The government has appealed a judge's preliminary injunction against ICE's use of chemical agents to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend a Supreme Court oral argument concerning the attempted firing of Governor Lisa Cook.
- This unusual show of support follows recent subpoenas and threats of indictment against Powell by the Trump administration.
- The Supreme Court is considering whether a President can remove Fed Governors, a decision that could give appointees a majority on the Fed's board.
- Legal analysis suggests the court may rule in favor of Cook, distinguishing the Fed from other multi-member boards.
- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed an executive order on her first day, ending the state's participation in the federal 287G program.
- This action concludes the program that deputized local law enforcement as ICE agents.
- The move is seen as a significant win for immigrant advocacy groups.
- The decision reflects the influence of Latino voters in Governor Spanberger's election.
- Indivisible has issued a call to action urging Congress to defund ICE, arguing against taxpayer funds for 'terrorizing' citizens.
- The hosts criticized Senator Corey Booker's suggestion of training and body cameras for ICE, advocating for immediate legislative action.
- The 'Every Meal' organization in Minnesota is providing food bags to children and families impacted by increased ICE activity and suspended SNAP benefits.
- A billboard near the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago, Illinois, advises 'Active duty and National Guard: You have a duty to refuse illegal orders,' sponsored by Veterans For Peace.