Public Notice: Ninth Circuit Affirms Earlier Rulings in Venezuela TPS Litigation Updated – January 28, 2026 On January 28, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (CA9) issued a published opinion affirming the district court’s prior summary judgment order in the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status (TPS) litigation. Background of the Case On September 5, 2025, a federal district court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs challenging the Department

An NPR journalist living in Minneapolis recounts the surreal experience of reporting on the city’s escalating immigration enforcement while navigating daily life in a community under stress. After federal ICE operations intensified, including the fatal shooting of Renee Good, residents experienced fear, protests, and heightened vigilance, while reporters documented the events. The journalist describes a city grappling with tension, community solidarity, and the strain on ordi

President Trump has begun taking steps to de-escalate tensions following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, replacing Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino with veteran ICE official Tom Homan to run the local operation and signaling a willingness to cooperate with Minnesota’s Democratic leaders. The White House also moderated its rhetoric, moving away from portraying Pretti as a “domestic terrorist,” though officials continued to blame Democrats and protesters for

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump’s approval of his immigration policy has fallen to 39%, with 53% of Americans disapproving, marking the lowest level since his return to office. Public concern surged after the deaths of two U.S. citizens during ICE operations in Minneapolis, with 58% saying ICE’s crackdown has gone “too far.” While Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove, most Republicans still support Trump’s approach, keeping the GOP slightly ahead on immigration