Deadline: White House “ICE occupation in Minnesota”
Jan 23, 2026
Cornell Belcher, a political pollster known for his data-driven insight, joins John Heilemann, a seasoned political journalist, and Claire McCaskill, a former U.S. senator. They discuss ICE's controversial tactics targeting children, and the alarming implications for community health. The guests delve into polling data revealing the unpopularity of Trump's immigration policies and reflect on the moral outrage linked to these aggressive strategies. They also highlight the traumatic effects on families and the political ramifications amidst ongoing tensions in the immigration debate.
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ICE Tactics Escalate In Minnesota
- ICE operations in Minneapolis have escalated to using children and warrantless tactics, creating fear and chaos.
- The Washington Post and AP reports show legal safeguards are fraying under this administration.
Five-Year-Old Used As Bait
- Agents detained five-year-old Liam Conejo-Ramos and then asked him to knock to lure others from the home.
- His middle-school brother returned 20 minutes later to find father and younger brother taken, per the school district.
Warrantless Entry Policy Shift
- DHS guidance now asserts power to enter homes without judicial warrants, reversing long-standing protections.
- On-the-ground reporting shows rapid, hard-to-track deployments designed to outpace oversight.