Reuters World News ICE protest, brief shutdown and Don Lemon
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Jan 31, 2026 Thousands march after deadly immigration actions that put federal agents under scrutiny. The Justice Department opens a civil rights probe into a nurse’s killing. Lawmakers endure a brief partial government shutdown over funding fights. A broadcaster pleads not guilty in a prosecution tied to protest coverage. A viral sad plush toy becomes a symbol of workplace burnout in China.
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Nationwide Protests After Fatal ICE Shootings
- Protesters and students marched and staged walkouts across U.S. cities after two citizens were fatally shot by federal immigration agents.
- Demonstrations in Los Angeles saw riot police face off with masked demonstrators outside a detention center.
Civil Rights Probe Raises Legal And Political Stakes
- The Justice Department opened a civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Preddy, which could lead to criminal charges but faces a high legal bar.
- The administration's remarks have sent mixed signals, complicating efforts to calm tensions.
Short Shutdown Likely As Homeland Security Gets Extension
- Congress entered a partial government shutdown after funding talks stalled, but a quick resolution seems likely.
- Homeland Security received a two-week extension to buy time for negotiating new immigration limits.