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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump's Immigration Policies

1/24/2026

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Students Protest Immigration

Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies intensified nationwide as high-school students walked out.
In Arizona, hundreds protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, citing threats to their communities.
In Minnesota, three protesters were arrested for disrupting a church service linked to an ICE pastor.
A federal judge denied the administration's request to detain them.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into the incident.

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Students Targeted Deportation

Unsealed documents reveal the U.S. government targeted and deported students for pro-Palestine speech on campuses.
The Department of Homeland Security used unverified social media accounts and Canary Mission to gather evidence.
The investigation drew criticism for infringing on free speech rights.
Following a court ruling, Tricia McLaughlin (DHS Assistant Secretary) said there is no place for terrorist sympathizers.
Protests at Arizona State University urged sanctuary campus status for undocumented students.

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Students Protest Immigration

Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies intensified nationwide as high-school students walked out.
In Arizona, hundreds protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, citing threats to their communities.
In Minnesota, three protesters were arrested for disrupting a church service linked to an ICE pastor.
A federal judge denied the administration's request to detain them.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into the incident.

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