Twenty-eight House Democrats demand tech companies disclose how they handle DHS administrative subpoenas issued without a judge to unmask Americans who criticize the agency.
Trump administration abandons appeals against four law firms it targeted for opposing the president, after four separate judges ruled the executive orders unconstitutional.
San Francisco Ballet cancels Kennedy Center performances, the most prominent dance company yet to withdraw from Trump’s takeover of the institution.
Radiohead demands ICE remove its song from anti-immigrant propaganda video and tells Department of Homeland Security to “go fuck yourselves.”
DOJ indicts 30 more people for January anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church where pastor doubled as acting ICE field office director.
Denver Mayor Johnston bans federal immigration agents from all city property and orders police to arrest agents using excessive force, citing the two fatal Minnesota shootings.
Anthropic CEO tells Pentagon its threats “do not change our position” on AI safeguards, refusing to allow military use without restrictions on autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance after Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Friday deadline.
Capitol Police arrest Rep. Omar’s State of the Union guest Aliya Rahman for standing silently during the speech, weeks after federal agents dragged her from her vehicle in Minneapolis and injured both shoulders.
Rep. Al Green escorted out of second consecutive State of the Union after holding sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes” referencing Trump’s deleted social media post depicting the Obamas.
Pentagon appeals ruling that blocked Hegseth from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for video calling on troops to resist unlawful orders, after grand jury declined to indict.
U.S. women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invitation, one day after he told the men’s team he’d “be impeached” if he didn’t invite them.
Man arrested for trespassing at Oklahoma city council meeting after speaking past his three-minute limit about a proposed data center and refusing to leave when ordered.
National Governors Association withdraws from annual White House meeting after Trump reverses course and again excludes two Democratic governors he had briefly agreed to include.
White House border czar Tom Homan says more than 1,000 agents have left Minnesota but a “small” security force will remain indefinitely as ICE continues investigating fraud allegations and a church protest.
Obama breaks silence on Trump account’s ape video, saying most Americans find the behavior “deeply troubling” and that decorum and respect for the office have been lost.
Don Lemon, civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, and three activists plead not guilty to federal charges for protesting ICE enforcement at a St. Paul church.
Columbia protest detainee Leqaa Kordia says she was chained to a hospital bed for 72 hours after a seizure, nearly a year into detention without criminal charges.
Federal judge rules Defense Secretary Hegseth violated the First Amendment by censuring Senator Mark Kelly over a video telling troops they can refuse illegal orders.
New Jersey launches website for residents to report ICE conduct and signs executive order barring federal immigration enforcement on state property without judicial warrants.
Former Minnesota U.S. attorney who resigned over the Renee Good investigation now defends Don Lemon against his former office’s first-ever criminal FACE Act religious freedom charges.
Trump excludes all Democratic governors from the White House business meeting during the annual National Governors Association conference, prompting NGA to cancel the session entirely.
Grand jury refuses to indict six Democratic lawmakers after Trump’s U.S. attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro sought sedition charges over a video reminding service members they can reject unlawful orders.
Trump disinvites Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis from the traditionally bipartisan White House governors dinner while restricting the formal meeting to Republicans only.
Federal judge blocks California’s mask ban for immigration officers because it excluded state police, but upholds visible badge requirement for all non-uniformed law enforcement.
Trump calls Olympic skier Hunter Hess “a real Loser” after Hess said wearing the American flag doesn’t mean he represents everything happening in the U.S.
Sen. Blackburn demands Chief Justice Roberts investigate Justice Jackson’s impartiality for attending the Grammys, where artists wore “ICE out” pins and criticized immigration enforcement.
White House excludes Democratic governors from its annual meeting during the National Governors Association weekend, breaking a bipartisan tradition of more than 60 years.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs launches “Know Your Rights” website for immigrants, employers and protesters after weeks of ICE enforcement protests and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Sen. Slotkin refuses DOJ interview over military “illegal orders” video, says investigation is retaliation after Trump called the video “seditious behavior, punishable by death.”
Senator demands ICE confirm or deny “domestic terrorists” database after memo told agents to “capture it all” on protesters, license plates, and hotel locations.
Federal judge bars Homeland Security officers from using tear gas and projectile munitions on peaceful protesters outside Portland’s ICE building unless someone poses an imminent threat of physical harm.
D.C. U.S. Attorney Pirro threatens jail for anyone bringing a gun into Washington, the same day Trump called for nationalizing state elections.
Portland mayor tells ICE agents to resign and leave the city after federal forces deploy chemical munitions on thousands of union protesters including children outside city’s ICE facility.
Wired publishes a free guide on how to film ICE agents, protect your phone, and preserve footage for courts and investigators, warning there is no way to do it safely.
Trump instructs Noem via Truth Social that federal forces won’t help “Democrat Cities” with protests unless local leaders say “please,” warns of “equal, or more, consequence.”
Bondi announces 16 Minneapolis protesters charged with assaulting federal officers, including veteran accused of slapping away agent’s hand.
“No Kings” coalition schedules third national protest for March 28 with flagship event in Minneapolis, citing need for security infrastructure after two federal killings.
Bruce Springsteen releases “Streets of Minneapolis” four days after Pretti killing, calling out “King Trump’s private army” and naming Miller and Noem in lyrics.
Video shows Alex Pretti kicking federal vehicle nine days before killing, family attorney says earlier confrontation cannot justify shooting.
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of his Lincoln symphony from the Kennedy Center, citing “direct conflict” between the work’s values and the venue under Trump’s leadership.
Attorney advising ICE agent who killed Renee Good drops out of Minnesota governor race, calls Operation Metro Surge an “unmitigated disaster” and civil warrant raids “unconstitutional.”
California becomes first state to join WHO disease surveillance network one day after Trump completed U.S. withdrawal from the organization.
Soprano Renée Fleming cancels National Symphony Orchestra concert at Kennedy Center, the latest artist to withdraw after board added Trump’s name to venue built to honor JFK.
Thousands march in Minneapolis as hundreds of Minnesota businesses close for “ICE Out” statewide shutdown protesting federal deportation operation now in its eighth week.
White House fences off Lafayette Square for “repairs” through May; Trump reportedly wants brick walkways removed to prevent use as weapons during demonstrations.
DOJ arrested three organizers of anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church, charging them with conspiracy to deprive rights; White House posted altered photo showing calm arrestee as crying.
VP Vance visits Minneapolis, blames state officials for ICE chaos, falsely claims city has “highest concentration” of immigration violators; says Insurrection Act not needed “at this time.”
DOJ threatens to prosecute church protesters in Minnesota while ICE has made arrests at churches in at least a dozen incidents since revoking protections for houses of worship.
Border Patrol chief says judge’s order won’t stop agents using tear gas on protesters who “cross the line,” claiming force is only used against the violent.
Michael Cohen says he felt “pressured and coerced” by Manhattan prosecutors to provide testimony against Trump, accusing DA Bragg and AG James of blurring justice and politics.
