February 2026

Ex-Capitol prosecutors push Congress to examine ICE misconduct

Former federal prosecutors who worked on January 6 Capitol riot cases have drafted a memo giving Congress a detailed strategy to investigate alleged excessive force and potential violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The document urges Congressional committees to seek records, compel testimony, review use-of-force policies, and hold public and closed hearings. It outlines possible subpoenas, evidence-handling procedures, and engagement with local groups and experts. The memo does not reach conclusions on the allegations and serves as a roadmap for potential oversight.

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Bad Bunny declares “ICE out” at Grammy Awards: “We’re not aliens”

Bad Bunny used his Grammy Awards acceptance speech to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, declaring “ICE out” and stating “we’re not aliens.” The Puerto Rican artist addressed immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants during the live broadcast, drawing social media reaction and renewed attention to ICE’s role in U.S. immigration policy. The moment added immigration to a list of social and political issues raised on the Grammy stage by high-profile performers.

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Liam Conejo Ramos, father return home after ICE detention

Federal immigration authorities released five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Sunday, one day after a federal court ordered their release. The case highlights judicial oversight of immigration detention involving minors. Public records show the judge directed ICE to free both child and parent, and the agency complied without delay. Officials did not disclose further details about the family’s case or immigration status.

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