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A federal judge in Minneapolis criticized Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for posting photographs of 11 of 16 protesters charged with assaulting immigration agents, saying sharing images of people presumed innocent is inappropriate and not condoned by the court.
Jimmy Kimmel challenged Donald Trump’s frequent claim that protesters are paid insurrectionists, telling the president to prove it and firing back that Trump himself is a paid agitator as the audience booed a Trump interview clip.
Minneapolis police chief criticized federal immigration agents for aggressive tactics during a confrontation with protesters over ICE operations targeting the Somali community, including an incident where an officer kneeled on a woman and attempted to arrest her, leading to public outcry and accusations of excessive force.
Protesters, journalists, and faith leaders in Chicago have moved to dismiss their lawsuit against federal immigration officers, claiming the end of the aggressive 'Operation Midway Blitz' and citing a court ruling that restricted the use of force by agents. The case highlighted concerns over excessive force during immigration enforcement, but with the departure of the lead officer and ongoing legal proceedings, the plaintiffs see their goal as achieved. The lawsuit drew attention to alleged misconduct, including use of tear gas and physical force against protesters and journalists.
Oregon's top military leader, Brigadier General Alan Gronewold, made controversial comments about protecting protesters at an ICE facility, despite his troops being federalized and under U.S. Northern Command, with ongoing legal disputes over the federalization and deployment of Oregon National Guard troops. A court has temporarily halted President Trump's attempt to deploy these troops while legal appeals are considered.
Federal agents responded aggressively to protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, firing tear gas, rubber bullets, and making arrests, amid ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and community safety concerns, prompting political leaders to call for investigations and urging residents to stay away from the site.
President Donald Trump dined at a D.C. restaurant amid protests supporting Palestine and opposing U.S. policies, while promoting his efforts to increase federal law enforcement presence in Washington to reduce crime, amidst mixed public reactions and ongoing political tensions.
Vice President JD Vance visited Union Station in Washington, DC, where he was met with protests and boos from residents opposing the deployment of National Guard troops and his stance on public safety, highlighting the political and social divide over federal intervention in the city.
Patrick Brice was sentenced to one year of home detention and probation for attacking two anti-abortion protesters outside a Baltimore Planned Parenthood, with the judge emphasizing rehabilitation over incarceration, despite prosecutors' push for a harsher sentence.
Immigration agents raided a large cannabis farm in Southern California, leading to a confrontation with protesters who blocked roads and faced off with federal officers using non-lethal weapons; the incident drew attention to immigration issues and the treatment of farm workers.
Thousands protested in Bangkok demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which sparked public outrage and political instability, with protests being the largest since her government took power in 2023.
Sixty people, including a Vietnam veteran using a walker, were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police during a protest against the military parade and government spending, with veterans criticizing the parade as a distraction from social issues and condemning the deployment of troops in cities, asserting their service was to defend the Constitution.
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to control the California National Guard, ruling it was illegal and ordered them to return control to the California governor, amid tensions over protests and federal law enforcement actions in Los Angeles.
Federal agents in tactical gear used military-style force, including flash-bang grenades, to disperse protesters during an immigration raid at a clothing wholesaler in Los Angeles, drawing criticism from city officials and raising concerns over aggressive enforcement tactics.
Daniel Penny faced chants of "Guilty!" from protesters as he arrived at Manhattan Supreme Court for closing arguments in his manslaughter trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly six minutes on a subway. His defense argues the actions were justified, while prosecutors claim Penny acted recklessly. If convicted, Penny could face up to 15 years in prison.