Is Trump Administrations Immigration Crackdown Showing Signs of Success?
January 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera
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Fatal Shooting in Minnesota: Second Incident This Month
A second fatal shooting has occurred in Minnesota, bringing the total number of incidents involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to at least three this month. The incident follows an earlier shooting that also resulted in a fatality.
In recent months, there have been increased protests against Trump’s immigration policies, with demonstrators expressing concerns about the use of excessive force by ICE agents. The state of Minnesota has become a focal point for these protests, with many venting their anger towards the agency.
The Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on individuals entering the United States without authorization have led to mass arrests and deportations. This has resulted in widespread criticism of the policies, with some arguing that they are ineffective and counterproductive.
Experts will be discussing the implications of these incidents and the broader context of immigration policy in the US. The discussion will focus on the facts and data surrounding the incidents, without taking a stance or expressing opinion.
Guests scheduled to participate include:
- Darrin Porcher, former NYPD lieutenant and criminal justice professor at Pace University
- Leon Fresco, former deputy assistant attorney general in charge of immigration litigation at the US Department of Justice
- Alex Vitale, professor in the Department of Sociology at Brooklyn College and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project
Source: Al Jazeera