The Headlines Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
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Jan 29, 2026 Senators push to force immigration agents to go unmasked and wear body cameras amid funding talks. A judge finds ICE violated nearly 100 court orders and orders the release of detained refugees. Lawmakers and the White House inch toward a funding deal to avert a shutdown. Tensions rise with threats toward Iran and questions over Amazon’s big push for a Melania documentary.
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Democrats Push Limits On DHS Funding
- Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer are pushing to split DHS funding to demand limits on ICE operations.
- They want agents unmasked and body cameras to curb anonymous enforcement tactics.
Judge Scolds ICE For Repeated Court Defiance
- A federal judge in Minnesota found ICE violated nearly 100 court orders and repeatedly ignored judicial directives.
- The judge warned this pattern should alarm anyone concerned about the rule of law.
Refugees Swept Up And Then Released
- Minnesota judges ordered agents to stop detaining and deporting refugees after sweeps targeted vetted asylum-seekers.
- Some refugees were shackled, flown to Texas, held for days, then released with no way to get home.