Letter to the editor: Those not here legally must be deported

One letter to the editor questions why Allegheny County Council is apprehensive about cooperating with ICE. The writer insists deportation should be mandatory for those who lack legal status, calling the council’s stance “insane.”

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Unpacking controversial bills at the Iowa Capitol

A new episode of the On Iowa Politics Podcast brings heated debate over controversial legislation at the Iowa Capitol, along with a surprising proposal to attract an NFL team. Hosted by The Journal’s Jared McNett and Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, the discussion explores the political tensions underpinning state-level policy decisions.

Watch live: DHS officials testify before House on immigration enforcement oversight

Department of Homeland Security officials will testify before a House committee to address concerns about immigration enforcement. Criticism surrounding President Trump’s deportation agenda and a looming funding deadline highlight the gravity of this oversight hearing.

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

With national attention on Minnesota’s immigration enforcement efforts, a dedicated local newsroom is responding under the pressure of a digital revolution. The Minnesota Star Tribune has shown resilience in tackling complex, fast-evolving developments without being overmatched.

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

With US Senate still tied up over spending deal, partial shutdown begins at midnight

A partial government shutdown is set to begin at midnight as the Senate struggles to finalize a spending deal. Although President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats reached a temporary arrangement, new limitations on immigration enforcement remain a stumbling block.

With US Senate still tied up over spending deal, partial shutdown begins at midnight

Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century

Immigration agents and leaders are reportedly defying best practices that have been developed and refined by U.S. police over the last 50 years. Critics question whether these time-tested methods are being set aside too casually, leading to debates over policy effectiveness and public safety.

Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century

Editorial: Moreno right, but wrong

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno critiques Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken for comparing ICE agents to terrorists. The dispute escalates further when the county rejects a $68,000 federal grant for the Sheriff’s Department tied to immigration enforcement.

Editorial: Moreno right, but wrong

Here’s what ICE is really doing in Minneapolis — and it’s not enforcing the law

Recent ICE operations in Minneapolis go well beyond standard immigration enforcement, according to local officials and community members. Critics argue that these masked, heavily armed raids are more about wielding power through fear than simply upholding the law.

A Liberian man has now been released twice after his dramatic battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis

A Liberian man arrested by Minnesota immigration agents, who used a battering ram to break down his door, has been released once again. His repeated detentions highlight a complex immigration saga playing out in Minneapolis.

A Liberian man has now been released twice after his dramatic battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis

Judge orders release of Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis by agents with a battering ram

A Liberian man has been released by a federal judge in Minnesota after his arrest by heavily armed immigration agents. The agents used a battering ram to break into his Minneapolis home, raising questions about the use of force and due process.

Judge orders release of Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis by agents with a battering ram