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Omar Decries ICE as 'Occupying Force' After Shooting

1/13/2026

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Omar Condemns ICE

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, labeling federal officers an "occupying force."
After the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, Omar and local leaders condemned the federal presence as instilling fear.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced more immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) declared her U.S. Senate candidacy to challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan (R.).

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Trump Restricts Lawmaker Visits

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reinstated limits on lawmakers' visits to immigration facilities after Renee Good's death by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a memo requiring seven days' notice for oversight visits, circumventing a court ruling against similar restrictions.
The move is expected to heighten tensions between Democrats and the administration amid protests over immigration enforcement.

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Omar Condemns ICE

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, labeling federal officers an "occupying force."
After the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, Omar and local leaders condemned the federal presence as instilling fear.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced more immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) declared her U.S. Senate candidacy to challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan (R.).

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