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Federal Agent Shoots Illegal Alien Amid Minnesota Riots

1/15/2026

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On January 7, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers defended themselves during an attack after which a federal agent shot an illegal alien.
Rioters looted federal vehicles.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming targeting violates constitutional rights.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use Insurrection Act to address the violence.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE officers acted within rights.

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Story summary

On January 7, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers defended themselves during an attack after which a federal agent shot an illegal alien.
Rioters looted federal vehicles.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming targeting violates constitutional rights.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use Insurrection Act to address the violence.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE officers acted within rights.