Family and neighbors mourn woman who was shot by ICE agent and made Minneapolis home
Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. While federal officials claimed she posed a threat, family, neighbors, and local leaders remember her as kind, gentle, and devoted to her children. The incident has sparked protests and widespread calls for accountability. AP News.
Noem defends fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman in remarks to reporters
An ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a traffic stop in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026, sparking protests. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called the shooting justified, saying the officer followed training after the driver allegedly tried to hit law enforcement. PBS News.
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon
Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a Portland hospital on January 8, 2026, sparking protests outside the local ICE office. Officials said the shooting occurred during a “targeted vehicle stop,” but local leaders and community members questioned the federal account. AP News.
US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
The Trump administration has expanded the U.S. visa bond requirement to 38 countries, mostly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Nationals from these countries applying for tourist or business visas may now have to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 at their visa interview before entry — a cost meant to deter overstays but which critics say could make travel unaffordable for many. ABC News.
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture
The fate of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. remains uncertain following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. While some celebrate his removal, many fear returning to a country still under an oppressive regime. The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status and other protections for Venezuelans, though USCIS continues to process asylum and refugee requests. CNN News.
Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its ‘largest immigration operation ever’
The Department of Homeland Security launched its largest-ever immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, deploying about 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The operation targets alleged fraud and includes arrests, door-to-door investigations, and specialized units. AP News.
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries
USCIS is pausing immigration applications from 20 more countries, mostly in Africa, following the Trump administration’s expansion of travel restrictions. Pending visas, green cards, citizenship, and asylum cases from these countries will be reviewed again, dating back to 2021. NPR.
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