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Court rebukes ICE detentions in Minnesota
Dana explains a federal judge's ruling on ICE detention conditions and detainees' phone access rights.
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Today, the feds got caught lying again about an assault on ICE officers and are forced to dismiss the charges; Homeland Security is demanding social media sites hand over data on anti-ICE users; Ring cameras cut their ties to Flock surveillance after political backlash; Russ Vought is using USAID funds to pay for his security detail; the puppy killer side piece Corey Lewandowski demanded a government issued firearm; a judge ends the deportation case for the father of three marines; another judge rebukes the feds for denying counsel for detainees; in a victory for Democrats the Virginia Supreme Court rules the 10 to 1 redistricting can move forward; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Noem adviser Lewandowski sought to carry a firearm at DHS, alarming officials | MS NOW
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