(2026-01-23). CWA Members Under Attack From Feds: Member Kidnapped in Minneapolis. wibailoutpeople.org On Friday, January 9, agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a member of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002, as part of Operation Metro Surge. He is a father, a husband, and a staff member at a Minneapolis non-profit organization. He serves as a steward in our union and is …
(2026-01-23). West Virginia ICE protest. workers.org 
By Workers World West Virginia bureau Dozens of protesters came out on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, on Jan. 17 with signs and chants protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There's been an uptick in ICE activity in the state recently, with restaurants and other . . . |
(2026-01-23). Minneapolis's 2020 Uprising Laid an Abolitionist Groundwork for ICE Resistance. truthout.org Organizers in Minneapolis are in a whirlwind right now. We are facing what appears to be — so far — the biggest deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cops in one city in the agency's existence. The brutality and ubiquity of the agents have become central features of the city's life, as have the massive networks of resistance and protection being built in opposition to them. |
(2026-01-23). Trump Administration Targets Black Church Protesters Over ICE Demonstration. capitalbnews.org 
The fallout from a protest at a Minnesota church against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues as two Black women were arrested along with a man who goes by the username "DaWokeFarmer" on social media. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly …
(2026-01-23). 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 5-year-old boy from Minnesota was taken by US immigration officers along with his father and sent to a detention centre in Texas. The incident has shocked the local community and | 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'
(2026-01-23). Honduran Man Who Died in ICE Custody Told His Family He'd Felt Ill for Weeks. truthout.org Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz began telling his family that he wasn't feeling well a few days after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred him to a California facility, his daughter recalled. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, he is one of six people who died in ICE custody in the first two weeks of 2026. Last year, 32 people died in ICE custody, the most in a single year… |
(2026-01-23). Supporters call for release of innocent family held in ICE detention for 7 months as Trump administration continues national immigrant kidnapping operation. wsws.org The family continues to be held at an ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas after the children's father, Mohamed Soliman, was accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel march in Colorado Springs on June 1 last year, more than seven months ago. Even FBI testimony has declared the family innocent of any collaboration with the father's actions.
(2026-01-23). Why Nobody takes Europe Seriously Anymore? "The Old Continent is In A Mess" globalresearch.ca On January 19, after a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that "the European Union is not taken completely seriously by world leaders", citing its "suicidal migration policy" and "nonsense climate goals" as …
(2026-01-23). Democratic senators visit ICE detention center as House approves more funding. wsws.org The publicity stunt in California cannot disguise the Democratic Party's collaboration in Trump's war on immigrants.
(2026-01-23). Headlines for January 23, 2026. democracynow.org Economic Blackout: Businesses Close for Day in Minnesota to Protest ICE Crackdown, Minnesota Activists Arrested for Anti-ICE Church Protest; White House Posts Doctored Photo, Outrage Grows over ICE Detaining 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos, Seven Democrats Back Spending Bill to Fund DHS & ICE, Israel Kills 4 in Gaza as Kushner Lays Out Plan for Turning Gaza into Seaside Resort, Russia, Ukraine & U.S. Negotiators Hold Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi, WSJ: U.S. Seeks Cuban Collaborators to Help Topple Government, Public Health Advocates Decry U.S. Leaving World Health Organization, Trump Orders Review of All Federal Funding Go…
(2026-01-23). Celtic FC cancels signing from Israeli club after fan protests. newarab.com 
(2026-01-23). Bay Area Kurds Protest Oppression by Turkish and Syrian States. indybay.org Kurds fought alongside U.S. military forces in the fight against ISIS, yet are now being slaughtered…
(2026-01-23). UN rights council decries crackdown in Iran, deepens scrutiny. al-monitor.com The UN Human Rights Council decided Friday to deepen its scrutiny of Iran over its crackdown on protests that left thousands dead, including children, amid demands it end its "brutal repression".The 47-member body voiced alarm about "the unprecedented scale of the violent crackdown on peaceful protests by security forces" in Iran.With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gathering evidence towards ensuring accountability for rights violations in the country.
(2026-01-23). UN Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Protest Crackdown. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Friday to address what it described as "alarming violence" used by Iranian authorities against protesters, as a group of states push for alleged abuses to be documented for possible future trials. At least 50 countries backed the call for the special session, according …
(2026-01-23). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-23). Tens of thousands of Arab citizens protest rising crime in their communities. haaretz.com Protesters took to the streets in the largest demonstration in Arab communities in over five years. Haaretz asked demonstrators about law enforcement, crime and politics. 'For the state, Arabs divided are Arabs in a weaker position,' one said. 'But we are here today to shout: We cannot tolerate this anymore.' Protests may only be the first step…
(2026-01-23). Over a Thousand in SF Protest ICE Terror. indybay.org "You have the right to remain silent but I don't recommend it"
(2026-01-23). Nekima Levy Armstrong Jailed After Protesting ICE Official Who Also Serves as Pastor in St. Paul. democracynow.org 
The Justice Department said Thursday that it had arrested three people in Minnesota who interrupted a church service in St. Paul to protest a pastor's role as a local ICE official. The activists involved in the protest now face charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a law written to protect abortion clinics. | One of the arrestees, civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, had her appearance digitally altered in a photo posted online by the White House to make it look like she was crying while handcuffed. Her attorney, Jordan Kushner, tells Democracy Now! that Justice Department off…
(2026-01-23). They're Trying To Sneak Israel's President Into Australia Without Anti-Genocide Protests. thealtworld.com Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian government, with anonymous sources
(2026-01-23). Sunday 1/25: Stop the War on Kurdistan Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…
(2026-01-23). Join the Week of Resistance to Disrupt the U.S. War Machine: January 23rd-31st. afgj.org 
Stop the War on Venezuela! Free President Maduro and Cilia Flores! ICE Out of Our Communities! Join the International Online Mass Rally: January 25, 2 PM EST To Register for the Rally: Click HERE All Out for a Week of Protests: January 23 — January 31 To List Your Action: Click HERE International Online Mass…
(2026-01-23). ICE Out of Minnesota: Unions & Churches Lead Economic Blackout in "Day of Truth and Freedom" democracynow.org 
Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota have closed for the day as part of an economic blackout to protest the surge of ICE agents into the state. Organizers of the strike include faith leaders and unions, who are encouraging people to stay home from work, school and shopping. | Kieran Knutson, president of the Communications Workers of America Local 7250, says the strike comes "after weeks of living under the heavy weight of this racist campaign of terror by ICE agents" in the Twin Cities area. "Nothing runs without the working class in this country, and today we're going to show our power.&#…
(2026-01-23). US 'armada' heading towards Iran as tensions remain high. scmp.com US President Donald ‚ÄåTrump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading towards Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as ‚he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme. | US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers would arrive in the Middle East in the coming days.
(2026-01-23). Why the Middle East fears a US-Israel attack on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Giorgio Cafiero US President Donald Trump has faced mounting pressure to respond militarily to Iran's crackdown on protesters across the country. Although Trump has, for the moment, refrained from authorising a strike, a military operation against Iran remains a distinct possibility. US officials indicate that another critical decision point may arise in the…
(2026-01-23). Federal government's crackdown on free speech affects all Australians. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Paul Gregoire Australia's two federal combating antisemitism bills, the New South Wales laws providing the means to shutdown street protests and move on stationary public assemblies, along with the envoy's plan to combat antisemitism and the Royal Commission into the same prejudice, have all been set in place following two ISIS-fuelled killers murdering…
(2026-01-23). Thousands rally for South Yemen independence amid Saudi diplomatic push. al-monitor.com Large protests called for southern independence in Yemen on Friday, reflecting persistent support for the separatists despite the Saudi-backed government's efforts to quash the separatist movement.