THE WEEK’S US BORDER NEWS IN BRIEF:
The week’s news in U.S. border security and immigration is dominated by a surge in federal enforcement operations, fatal law enforcement encounters, and polling that shows a majority of voters now oppose current enforcement actions.
Key Enforcement & Incidents
Mass Arrests & Operation Metro Surge: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported dozens of arrests in Minnesota and nationwide, targeting individuals with convictions for violent crimes like murder and child rape.
Fatal Minneapolis Shooting & Protests: Tensions remain high following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. A federal judge recently ordered agents to cease retaliation against peaceful protesters.
Portland Shooting Indictments: A Venezuelan national shot by U.S. Border Patrol during a traffic stop in Portland was indicted this week on charges of assaulting a federal officer.
Detention Deaths: Four migrants died in ICE custody during the first 10 days of January, according to government releases.
Policy Updates
“Zero Releases” Record: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that December 2025 marked the eighth consecutive month of zero releases for migrants encountered at the border.
Refugee Re-Vetting: Operation PARRIS was launched in Minnesota to re-examine thousands of refugee cases through intensive new background checks.
Legal & Public Response
State Lawsuits: Minnesota and Illinois have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over the recent surge in immigration operations.
Public Opinion: A new Wall Street Journal poll suggests over half of registered voters believe the administration’s deportation and enforcement efforts have “gone too far”.
Anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis (US Border Patrol photo)
FINALLY, IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
(Stories covered by US Border News during the past week)
Coast Guard Cutter seizes $18 million dollars worth of drugs
During 45 day patrol
The Texas Sheriff Who Never Wore a Gun
Father was a Texas lawman famous as a “shootist”
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Jack Beavers
