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First known U.S. citizen killed in Trump immigration crackdown, records show
The article describes a March 2025 incident in which a federal DHS immigration agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, in South Padre Island, Texas; Martinez allegedly hit another DHS agent with his car, prompting defensive gunfire. It is described as the first known killing of a U.S. citizen during Trump’s immigration crackdown, and the case is under Texas Rangers investigation. Martinez’s family lawyers called for a full, fair investigation, and watchdog American Oversight released redacted records highlighting a surge in ICE use-of-force incidents as immigration enforcement funding expands through 2029.
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FBI agent resigns after attempting probe into ICE officer linked to Minnesota shooting, NYT reports
An FBI agent named Tracee Mergen has resigned after attempting to probe the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this month, according to the New York Times citing sources. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed in her car by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Trump expands immigration crackdown to Maine, drawing backlash from governor and communities
The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched an immigration enforcement operation in Maine, dubbed “Operation Catch of the Day,” with more than 100 agents arriving this week to target criminal offenders and refugees including Somali communities. Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, criticized the tactic as aggressive and not welcome, while President Trump has been expanding federal enforcement in Democratic-led states. Public support for the approach has waned amid clashes with protesters and ongoing political debate over immigration policy.
Trump pledges instant tariff reboot if court strikes emergency tariffs
The New York Times reports that if the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify sweeping global tariffs, his administration would start replacing the tariffs the next day with new levies—potentially a 15% tariff for 150 days under a 1974 act to address imbalances or up to 50% tariffs under a 1930 act for countries that discriminate against U.S. commerce.
US appeals ruling curbing ICE tactics at Minneapolis protests
The Trump administration said it would appeal a federal judge’s order that barred federal agents in Minneapolis from detaining peaceful protesters or using pepper spray/tear gas against bystanders, part of a broader push to expand deportations with thousands of ICE agents deployed locally after a fatal shooting outside an immigration operation and a lawsuit by six protesters alleging constitutional rights violations.
ICE Deputy Director Departs to Run for Ohio House Seat
ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan, 28, is leaving the agency to run for Ohio’s 9th District in the U.S. House, challenging Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Sheahan, a close ally of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, joined ICE less than a year ago amid leadership shakeups and rising scrutiny of the agency’s immigration enforcement tactics.
Migrant Crossings at US-Mexico Border Plunge 54%
Monthly encounters of migrants at America's southern border have significantly decreased by 42% from a peak of 302,000 in December to roughly 180,000 since January, a development that could benefit President Joe Biden in an election year.