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ICE Shifts Focus to Criminal Immigrants Amid Shootings

1/29/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota received guidance on January 29, 2026, directing focus to immigrants with criminal histories.
The guidance follows two fatal shootings in Minneapolis and, under U.S. President Donald Trump, reverses Biden-era emphasis by allowing arrests based on criminal history.
Officers are instructed to avoid engaging with 'agitators' and use megaphones.
Every target has a criminal nexus.
Border Patrol will support ICE in this operation.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota received guidance on January 29, 2026, directing focus to immigrants with criminal histories.
The guidance follows two fatal shootings in Minneapolis and, under U.S. President Donald Trump, reverses Biden-era emphasis by allowing arrests based on criminal history.
Officers are instructed to avoid engaging with 'agitators' and use megaphones.
Every target has a criminal nexus.
Border Patrol will support ICE in this operation.