Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
Washington D.C.
Judge allows Trump admin. to block lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities:
The decision means the federal government can require lawmakers to provide a week’s notice before they inspect immigration facilities. —The Guardian
DOJ delivers grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota officials:
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is among those under investigation for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement during their immigration operations in the state. —AP
New York
Department of Correction illegally transfers person into ICE custody, attorneys say:
It was done without a judicial warrant, as required by New York City’s sanctuary law, according to the person’s legal team. —amNY
New Yorkers protest against ICE on MLK Day:
More than 100 people walked across the Brooklyn Bridge in commemoration of the civil rights leader and to speak out against immigration raids in Minneapolis. —CBS News, 📹PIX11
Mamdani reiterates he wants ICE abolished:
“We’re seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it’s doing is terrorizing people,” the mayor said on The View. —NY Mag, 📹The View
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes two out of three immigration bills:
The Democrat signed the “Safer Communities Act” into law but refused to sign two others, saying they could jeopardize federal funding. —The Jersey Vindicator, Gothamist
Mikie Sherrill sworn in as governor of New Jersey:
The new Democratic leader enters office on a promise to deliver affordability and make a stand against Trump. —POLITICO
Around the U.S.
DOJ to appeal judge’s preliminary injunction against ICE tactics:
The decision, issued on Friday, limits federal immigration authorities’ use of pepper spray and other “crowd dispersal tools” against peaceful protesters in Minnesota. —New York Times
Third detained immigrant dies in El Paso, Texas, detention camp:
ICE announced Victor Manuel Diaz, detained in Minneapolis, died of “presumed suicide.” —NBC News, ICE.gov
Judge orders ICE to release Venezuelan family detained in St. Paul:
The court issued the ruling after DHS missed the deadline to issue a judicial warrant. —FOX9
Brian Palacios identified as off-duty ICE agent who fatally shot Keith Porter on New Year’s Eve:
A court filing in a custody case alleges he has a history of using racist and homophobic slurs, and of abusing his children. —LA Times, ABC7
