(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). ICE terror on the Black community. workers.org 
As the new year begins, so has the continued repression by the capitalist state. Against the will of the people, the state has once again unleashed ICE [Immigration Customs Enforcement] thugs to kidnap and murder migrants and even their allies. This was on full display with the state-sanctioned murder of . . . |
(2026-01-16). The Absurdity and Barbarity of the "Immigration Debate" : Breaking Free of the "Colonial Framework" counterpunch.org 
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and helpless; men and women; adults and children, his agents of genocide murdered eight hundred Indigenous people. It was such a "successful" attack that Jackson feared his military superiors would not trust
(2026-01-16). Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended. sanews.gov.za Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended | The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026. | "On 12 December 2025, the Department invited members of the public to submit comments on the Draft Revised White Paper, recognising that public consultation is a critical component of the policy development process. In order to maximise public participation and inclusivity following the festive season, the department has now extended the deadline…
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). ICE Puts All of Us in Danger. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis — a city long enriched by immigrants and now under assault from thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was driving alongside her wife, Becca. They were observing an ICE raid
(2026-01-16). Pakistan seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visa processing. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad on Thursday sought further details from Washington after the United States suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, but hoped the move is temporary. | Reacting to the US decision on immigrant visas, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan had taken note of "brief statements by the US State Department on their social media handle about the internal review of processing immigrant visas only". | He stressed that Islamabad was in contact with US authorities to ascertain further details, describing the situation as "an evolving news sto…
(2026-01-16). US visa interviews will continue despite freeze. tribune.com.pk 
The State Department has explained that applicants from Pakistan and 74 other countries will be allowed to submit applications for the immigrant visa issuance and attend scheduled interviews during the suspension announced a day earlier. | The US announced a pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for 75 nations, including Pakistan, as part of a broader policy review ordered by President Donald Trump. The State Department stated on Wednesday that the pause will take effect from January 21, 2026. | "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: FREE AMERICA: No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts, Protests & Boycotts. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | Find an action near you: www.freeameri.ca…
(2026-01-16). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…
(2026-01-16). Revealed: The CIA-Backed Think Tanks Fueling The Iran Protests. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-16). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran. aljazeera.com Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
(2026-01-16). Mr. Hankey Joins Demonstrators on the Street at SF ICE Demo. indybay.org Jan 10 San Francisco. Large Tesla showroom is scene of ICE protest.
(2026-01-16). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Seeds of Revolt: Iran's Economic Collapse and Inflation. counterpunch.org 
The recent protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, mainly in Tehran, when shopkeepers and bazaar merchants started closing their businesses and marching in the streets. The immediate trigger was the sharp fall of Iran's currency (the rial) to historic lows and rapidly rising inflation, which made basic goods increasingly unaffordable for large sections
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Oakland: Stand for Good! Protest March Against Fascism at Lake Merritt. indybay.org Starting point: | The Pergola at Lake Merritt | 599 El Embarcadero | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-01-16). US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The US on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests and said it was tracking Iranian leaders' funds being wired to international banks, as President Donald Trump keeps the pressure on Tehran. | The US Treasury Department in a statement said it imposed sanctions on the secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps and law enforcement forces commanders, accusing them of being architects of the crackdown. | The US also imposed sanctions on Fardis Prison, where the State Department said women had "
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means. aljazeera.com Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the Free Narges Coalition and more than 30 undersigned organisations (including FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Humans Rights Defenders) call for urgent and concrete actions to circumvent internet censorship, as well as raising alarm regarding the grave threats to existing and newly-arrested detainees, particularly those jailed (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Rafael: ICE OUT! Free America Overpass Protest Banner Against Fascism. indybay.org San Rafael Pedestrian Overpass | 800 Belle Avenue | San Rafael, CA, 94903 | Park on Belle Avenue and safely cross the street at the crosswalk to access the ramp up to the pedestrian walkway.
(2026-01-15). Washington DC Turns Up Heat On ICE With Bill Banning Police Cooperation. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. lawmakers are trying to put the heat on ICE and take a stand for residents with the introduction of the Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act of 2025 by Ward 4 Council Member Janeese Lewis George, who is also running for mayor of Washington. | The bill would ensure that the District's policies reflect local residents' values and public safety priorities by prohibiting D.C. police from joining in on immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order. The bill is supported by Council Members Brianne Nadeau, Robert White, Charles Allen, and Zachary Parker.
(2026-01-15). 75 Countries Blacklisted — What the New US Visa Suspension Really Means. thinktank.pk In a bold move that underscores the Trump administration's stringent approach to immigration reform, the United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries. This policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, aims to curb the influx of individuals perceived as potential burdens on public resources. …
(2026-01-15). Man shot by federal officer in Minneapolis as tensions flare over crackdown. scmp.com A federal officer shot a man in the leg on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, a week after the fatal shooting of a local woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent touched off angry protests and an intensifying clash between state leaders and the Trump administration. | The shooting followed a targeted traffic stop shortly before 7pm Central Time, when the man fled in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland…
(2026-01-15). Hundreds of Minnesota students march to the Capitol to protest ICE. wsws.org The walkouts and demonstrations by hundreds of students, combined with the growing protests across Minnesota and the United States, show that the class struggle is entering a new upswing—leading to a direct confrontation with the Trump administration and the American oligarchy.
(2026-01-15). On cam: Spooked by Khamenei's revenge threats, Trump backs out of…? Iran protests, USA, Israel. hindustantimes.com On television, Donald Trump claimed "very important sources on the other side" gave him updates regarding the planned executions of Iranian protesters, echoing Tehran's narrative about unrest being driven by armed elements and foreign plots. Trump also revealed what was USA's next line of action against Iran and its clerical rulers. Watch here.
(2026-01-15). Australia: Bondi terror attack meeting attendees denounce Labor's anti-protest laws. wsws.org "They've taken this tragedy as an opportunity to crack down on pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist movements and free speech."
(2026-01-15). Accepting an Award, Targeted Filmmaker Denounces Crackdown on Iranian Protests. truthout.org With Iran gripped by nationwide protests that activists say have left at least 2,600 people dead, we recently spoke with renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose latest film, It Was Just an Accident, was shot entirely in secret inside Iran and won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film has since been shortlisted for an Oscar in the international feature category. |
(2026-01-15). War Only Helps Iran's Leaders. counterpunch.org 
If President Donald Trump cares in the slightest about Iranian protestors — and our country — he must not attack or threaten to attack Iran. Doing so would be stupid and dangerous. It would likely strengthen Iran's repressive leaders. It would risk the lives of U.S. troops and citizens and others throughout the region in
(2026-01-15). Amid US war plan, Big twist in Iran navy's joint move with Russia, China militaries | Trump | Protest. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly pulled out of a planned joint naval exercise with China and Russia at the last minute, removing itself from the "Will for Peace 2026" maritime drills near South Africa amid rising geopolitical pressure and tensions with the United States. The withdrawal comes as Washington increases economic and foreign-policy pressure on Tehran, highlighting strains within broader military cooperation frameworks among sanctioned nations.
(2026-01-15). What Happens If America Attacks Iran? Tehran's Response Options. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating unrest in Iran, where protests have gripped the nation since late December 2025, the question of regime change looms large. As of January 2026, demonstrators are challenging the Islamic Republic's authority amid economic collapse, corruption, and a weakened military following conflicts with Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced support …
(2026-01-15). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-15). Why Trump Hits Iran with Tariffs on China, India More. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of international relations, the second Trump administration has reignited tensions with Iran through economic measures rather than direct confrontation. Recently, the U.S. president announced a 25% tariff on any nation conducting business with the Islamic Republic, a move framed as a response to ongoing anti-regime protests and reported civilian casualties. This …