Trump-era immigration raids collide with local politics and rights

This cluster examines how the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement, especially ICE raids, is reshaping politics and civil liberties in states like Minnesota and Maine. Articles explore why Minnesota has become a focal point for ICE operations, how the crackdown is polarizing local communities and elections, and efforts to criminalize people who observe or resist ICE activity. It also looks at the administration’s broadened use of “domestic terrorism” labels, raising alarms about threats to First Amendment protections for political dissent. Together, the pieces highlight the tension between immigration enforcement, community oversight, and constitutional rights.