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Laura Poitras’ “They’re Here” Links ICE Raids to Violence

9/8/2026

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Laura Poitras presented the 25-minute documentary “They’re Here” at Venice Film Festival, saying it will denormalize U.S. immigration violence.
Laura Poitras co-directed the film with Rachel Lauren Mueller.
‘They’re Here’ follows Minneapolis volunteers tracking ICE agents during early-2026 raids.
President Donald Trump launched a mass deportation drive after taking office in January 2025.
Protests followed the Minneapolis sweep, during which ICE officers killed two U.S. citizens, prompting administration to scale back.

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Story summary

Laura Poitras presented the 25-minute documentary “They’re Here” at Venice Film Festival, saying it will denormalize U.S. immigration violence.
Laura Poitras co-directed the film with Rachel Lauren Mueller.
‘They’re Here’ follows Minneapolis volunteers tracking ICE agents during early-2026 raids.
President Donald Trump launched a mass deportation drive after taking office in January 2025.
Protests followed the Minneapolis sweep, during which ICE officers killed two U.S. citizens, prompting administration to scale back.