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Bruce Springsteen’s Streets of Minneapolis: how digital circulation boosts the impact of a protest song

In moments of creeping authoritarianism, culture sometimes reacts faster than institutions. Bruce Springsteen’s rush-released song in the wake of killings of two Minneapolis residents by agents of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was not just an act of commentary, but a deliberate intervention in public discourse.

The Conversation

Protesters Turn to Economic Disruption to Fight ICE

A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to Los Angeles mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda.

Capital & Main

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant. Arresting journalists who reported on protests. Defying dozens of federal orders. Killing U.S. citizens for noncompliance. Asking constitutionally protected observers this chilling question: “Have you not learned?”

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Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

President Donald Trump and Congress agreed to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a larger spending bill that enables the federal government to continue operations. They now face a self-imposed deadline of Feb. 13, 2026, to negotiate potential changes to immigration enforcement.

The Conversation

Minneapolis Teacher Union boss pushes war on ICE further, admits elected officials were part of anti-ICE Signal chats

So begins the Resistance.

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On a street in Minneapolis, two versions of masculinity clashed. One anchored in fear, the other in care

Alex Pretti had courage and empathy. This, not Maga’s conception of male power, is what we must teach young men, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK

‘Our family feels deep distress’: Renee Good’s brothers plead for Democrats’ help at hearing

No Republicans attended Capitol Hill forum of US citizens detailing their experiences being harmed by federal agents

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Pep Guardiola: Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings are indefensible

The Manchester City boss attended a rally in his native Barcelona last week in support of Palestinian children in Gaza, and revealed his outrage at events in Minneapolis

The Independent UK

Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back home

Many Minnesota-based athletes at the Winter Olympics this week have more on their minds than sports

The Independent UK

Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis

The Independent UK

Spotlight on Africa: US strikes in Nigeria and fear among the African diaspora

In the episode, we examine recent US strikes in northern Nigeria and explore the experiences of the US African diaspora in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nigeria has endured years of violence from extremist groups such as Boko Haram, but there is growing debate over whether a US intervention is the appropriate response.…

Radio France Internationale

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minneapolis are disturbing.

The Conversation

Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic – and powerful – American playlist

On Jan. 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a hard-hitting protest against the immigration enforcement surge in the city, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The song is all over social media, and the official video has already been streamed more than 5 million times.…

The Conversation

Trump vs. Scalia on Sanctuary Cities and the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown

Plus: Why is the Supreme Court’s tariff decision taking so long?

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Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.

The Independent UK

Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner

It comes as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all immigration officials in Minnesota would be fitted with body-worn cameras

The Times of India

Minneapolis school where ICE detained 5-year-old receives bomb threat via email

A Minneapolis school closed all classes on Monday after receiving a bomb threat, authorities said. The district said the closures were “out of an abundance of caution” after an emailed threat targeted several schools.

The Independent UK

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

The secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras

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Two cases of measles detected at Dilley immigrant family detention center

The cases come amid renewed nationwide scrutiny of the facility following the transfer there of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy who federal agents arrested along with his father in Minneapolis.

Tom’s Guide

How to tell real Minneapolis ICE surge videos from AI deepfakes — 5 key clues

Viral videos from the Minneapolis ICE surge are being mixed with convincing AI deepfakes. Here are five practical ways to tell what’s real from what’s fake.

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‘Imposition of cruelty’: Federal judge orders release of 5-year old detained by ICE over its ‘perfidious lust for unbridled power’

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from immigration custody after a detention that sparked nationwide fury. This is a huge development, and honestly, it’s about time this family got some relief after what they’ve been through.

The Independent UK

Fear in Minneapolis as ICE agents terrorise city: ‘I haven’t left my home in five weeks’

ON THE GROUND: Maria* tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew how she dare not leave her home despite living in the US for 25 years and having an American-born son. Schoolchildren and US veterans are among thousands of residents in Minneapolis unable to go about their lives as ICE agents…

The Independent UK

Two agents involved in Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting are identified as CBP veterans: report

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified in a report as the immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti

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The playlist of the resistance

Dissenters are harnessing music as a tool of resistance.

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Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

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