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Protests Erupt: Arrests at Columbia and Minnesota Over Immigration

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

More than a dozen anti-immigration protesters were arrested outside Columbia University for blocking entrance.
The university supports peaceful protest but refutes claims that ICE has campus access.
In Minnesota, over 150 anti-ICE protesters face charges for obstructing federal agents.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to reduce immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, 13 nurses were arrested in New York during a strike for better pay and safety.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape. Ongoing protests against ICE reflect the enduring complexities of immigration policy and enforcement in America.

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Story summary

More than a dozen anti-immigration protesters were arrested outside Columbia University for blocking entrance.
The university supports peaceful protest but refutes claims that ICE has campus access.
In Minnesota, over 150 anti-ICE protesters face charges for obstructing federal agents.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to reduce immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, 13 nurses were arrested in New York during a strike for better pay and safety.

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