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