(2026-02-05). ICE have overwhelmed the Minnesota courts and now they're openly defying judges' orders. thecanary.co 
Mass arrests by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are overwhelming the US court system in Minnesota. The Trump administration's massive deportation spree in Minnesota — pompously titled 'Operation Metro Surge' — created a corresponding surge in emergency legal cases. This left courts so short-staffed that several top lawyers quit outright. Still others have voiced their […] | By
(2026-02-05). Shot, Harassed & Threatened: U.S. Citizens Describe Surviving Violent Attacks by Immigration Agents. democracynow.org 
U.S. citizens who have had violent encounters with federal immigration agents deployed in cities across the U.S. testified before Congress on Tuesday. Amid harrowing testimony by three victims and the brothers of Renee Good, congressional Democrats offered apologies and promises of accountability. Not a single Republican lawmaker showed up to the hearing. | Renee Good's brothers Brent and Luke Ganger both testified at the hearing, with Brent Ganger calling Good "unapologetically hopeful." | Marimar Martinez was shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents. "The mental scars will always be t…
(2026-02-05). Locked Down. Rounded Up. Warehoused. The Rise of America's Concentration Camps. globalresearch.ca According to investigative reports, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are actively purchasing warehouses, factories and industrial buildings across the country for use as detention centers…
(2005-02-26). US Justice Department takes action after lawyer criticises immigration enforcement. tribune.com.pk 
The US Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from an assignment in Minnesota after she told a federal judge, "This job sucks" and said immigration authorities had failed to comply with court orders, according to a source familiar with the move. | Julie Le, an attorney with the US Department of Homeland Security, had been detailed to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota as hundreds of lawsuits flooded the court there from people challenging their detention during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge. | US District Judge Jerry Blackwell had ordered her and anoth…
(2026-02-05). The detention of South Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms. whyy.org The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons are also there these days for a side of protest. | A New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia has rallied around the restaurant's Turkish owners since federal officers detained the couple last February because they say their visas had expired. | In fact, business has been so good since Celal and Emine Emanet were picked up early in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown that they have moved to a bigger space in the next town over. Their regulars don't seem to mind. | The family came to the U.S. seeking freedom:…
(2026-02-05). The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building. scheerpost.com , via Wikimedia Commons | " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2048px-ICE_protest_in_Chicago_-_20250930_1864.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2048px-ICE_protest_in_Chicago_-_20250930_1864.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1″ src="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2048px-ICE_protest_in_Chicago_-_20250930_1864.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1″wp-image-184530″/>ICE protest in Chicago. paul goyette, CC BY 4.0
(2026-02-05). Political Standoff: Immigration Demand Threatens DHS Shutdown. devdiscourse.com Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed concerns on Thursday about the demands from Democrats regarding federal immigration officers, labeling them as 'unrealistic.' Thune warned of a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if Democrats do not engage with Republicans and the White House.
(2026-02-05). Trump provides self-pitying defence for killing Americans. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Donald Trump has been deploying masked goons to terrorise US cities. These anonymous thugs work for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, and yet the Trump regime is using them to intimidate all Americans — not just those who were born outside the states. This recently saw ICE agents murder Renee […] | By
(2026-02-05). Sobre la cancha: La cartera rojiblanca al rescate. cubadebate.cu Otra temporada para el Atlético de Madrid en la cual las vitrinas parecen quedar a la espera de nuevos trofeos. Y sí, los grandes sabios de este deporte saltarán a la yugular de este redactor. Calma, los Colchoneros están para batallar hasta donde alcancen las fuerzas, pero nunca como favoritos a nada.
(2026-02-05). Panorama deportivo se activa en las semifinales beisboleras. cubadebate.cu El estadio Latinoamericano auspició la reacción de Industriales en el cruce ante los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, el cual aún favorece a los saurios, dos victorias por una, y busca irradiar similar fortuna para el equipo capitalino en esta jornada; así como mismo los Cazadores de Artemisa pretenden reencontrarse con los triunfos en el parque 26 de Julio durante la reanudación del duelo frente a los Leñadores de Las Tunas, como parte de las semifinales de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2026-02-05). Hamas calls for new global actions against ongoing genocide. workers.org 
The following press release was posted Feb. 3, 2026, on Hamas Online English Mirror. A Global Call for Protests and Pressure Campaigns Against the Continued Aggression and Genocide Targeting Our Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip In light of the fascist occupation government's continued brutal aggression against our Palestinian people . . . |
(2026-02-05). Iran: Human Rights Situation Spirals Deeper Into Crisis, HRW Says. eurasiareview.com The deadly crackdown on the protests that erupted in late December escalated sharply in early 2026, as security forces carried out mass killings of protesters and…
(2026-02-05). When Protest Becomes Foreign Policy. fpif.org As tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate over how to respond to one of the deadliest protest crackdowns in recent Iranian history, U.S. statements threatening military options—even as killings "subside," in President Trump's words—show how dissent far from U.S. soil is being folded into strategic competition. Rather than simply marking moral support for Iranians on the streets, such rhetoric is now shaping the contours of international confrontation and diplomatic breakdown. | Protest is usually understood as a domestic act: citizens confronting their own state over rights, justice, or accou…
(2026-02-05). From is on the to nuclear talks, Iranians wary of shift. al-monitor.com After Trump repeatedly pledged to hold Tehran accountable for its protest crackdown, many Iranians are still waiting for him to make good on his promises.
(2026-02-05). Iran, US prepare for Oman talks after deadly protest crackdown. newarab.com 
Iran and the The talks, which were finally confirmed by both sides late Wednesday after hours of doubt over the location, timing and format, will be the first such encounter b…
(2026-02-05). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-02-05). Protest at 100 Montgomery St. Demands TPS Protection for Haitians. indybay.org Judge reinstates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protection. Trump and Noem get to eat cats and dogs, and crow…
(2026-02-05). The Criminalizing of Protest and Dissent Has a Long History in America. portside.org The Criminalizing of Protest and Dissent Has a Long History in America |
(2026-02-05). Italy Tightens Security Ahead of Winter Olympics Amid Rising Protests. devdiscourse.com In a decisive move to bolster public order, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has ratified a new decree empowering police to detain suspected agitators temporarily. This measure comes after a protest in Turin resulted in injuries to over 100 police officers and the arrest of nearly 30 demonstrators.
(2026-02-05). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2026-02-05). Iran filmmaker Panahi fears interests will be in US talks. al-monitor.com Dissident Iranian film director Jafar Panahi told AFP he believes ordinary Iranians risk being "sacrificed" in talks between Iran and the United States on Friday, with his country still "in shock" over a deadly crackdown on protests.Panahi, Iran's best-known director, offered support for anti-government protests last month in which thousands of people were killed by security forces, according to rights groups.
(2026-02-05). Witkoff and Araghchi: the men leading US-Iran talks. al-monitor.com US special envoy Steve Witkoff has spearheaded talks on Gaza and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is Iran's face abroad.On Friday, they meet in Muscat following a deadly crackdown on a mass protest movement against the Islamic republic that saw the United States threaten military action before agreeing to talks.Here are short profiles of the two lead negotiators: – Witkoff: real estate to world stage -…
(2026-02-05). Peace campaigners protest arms fair at Birmingham NEC. thecanary.co 
Peace campaigners have held two days of protest to call attention to a controversial arms fair hosted by Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC). There were no arrests outside the Specialist Defence and Security Convention (SDSC-UK) on 3-4 February. Although two protesters were carried off the site. Actions by around 60 protesters included a mock drone […] | By
(2026-02-05). Australia charges teen over online threat as Israeli president due to visit. aljazeera.com 'Mass, peaceful' demonstration are planned across Australia to protest the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog.
(2026-02-05). 'Vindication': UK Jury Clears Palestine Action Protesters Who Admitted to Elbit Break-In. worldbeyondwar.org 
"These verdicts are a huge blow to government ministers who have tried to portray Palestine Action as a violent group to justify banning it under badly drafted terrorism legislation," said one campaigner. #WorldBEYONDWar…