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On January 22, 2026, former President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida, accusing JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon of politically motivated 'debanking' in February 2021. Trump alleges abrupt closure of multiple accounts with 60 days' notice disrupted his businesses and placed him on a banking 'blacklist.' JPMorgan denies political motives, citing legal and regulatory risks.
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As of January 31, 2026, Minnesota faces ongoing legal battles over the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge, deploying 3,000 immigration agents. Federal Judge Kate Menendez denied a request to halt the operation, ruling the state and cities failed to prove constitutional violations. Meanwhile, journalist Don Lemon was arrested related to a protest at a St. Paul church, sparking First Amendment concerns amid the immigration crackdown.
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Protests against federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota have intensified following a fatal shooting by an ICE officer. Demonstrators, including businesses and faith groups, are participating in strikes, marches, and civil disobedience, demanding ICE's withdrawal amid ongoing clashes and arrests. The protests highlight tensions over immigration policies and law enforcement conduct.
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Protesters interrupted a church service in St. Paul, chanting against ICE and justice for a woman shot by an ICE officer. The arrests follow a civil rights investigation, amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement and religious spaces. The incident highlights ongoing conflicts over immigration policies and civil liberties.
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Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, accused of a years-long sex trafficking conspiracy involving dozens of women, will face a Manhattan federal jury. The case alleges they used luxury travel, drugs, and violence to sexually assault victims from 2008 to 2021. The trial begins amid recent legal disputes and the death of an accuser.
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A U.S. District Court in Minnesota issued a preliminary injunction preventing federal immigration agents from retaliating against peaceful protesters observing enforcement actions. The order responds to a lawsuit backed by the ACLU, which claims constitutional rights were violated during protests against immigration enforcement. The Trump administration has appealed the ruling.
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Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, linked to a 2022 jewelry theft, was deported to Ecuador without prosecutors' knowledge, prompting a motion to dismiss charges. His case highlights issues in immigration and criminal prosecution coordination, with victims demanding answers. The story unfolds amid legal and procedural controversy.
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On January 22, 2026, Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico City after over a decade on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list. He faces 17 felony charges including drug trafficking, murder, and witness tampering linked to a transnational cocaine ring operating between Colombia, Mexico, the US, and Canada. Wedding was flown to California and held without bond.
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The Justice Department has demanded voter registration data from Minnesota, prompting accusations of coercion and political interference. State officials refuse to comply, citing privacy concerns and legal protections, amid broader tensions over federal efforts to access voter information ahead of midterm elections.
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Steve Bannon, convicted of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 attack, is now seeking to have his case dismissed after the Justice Department announced it would drop the charges. The move follows a pattern of the Trump administration's efforts to influence legal proceedings involving allies.
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Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse in Minnesota, was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers on January 7. The FBI now leads the federal probe, after initial statements suggested Pretti brandished a gun, which videos later contradicted. The case raises questions about police conduct and investigation transparency.
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Freelance journalist Lemon was detained by federal agents in Minnesota while covering a protest at a church. He questioned the lack of a warrant and was held overnight. Lemon plans to plead not guilty, asserting he was there as a journalist, not a protester.
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As of February 16, 2026, French prosecutors have intensified investigations into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline over suspected tax fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Raids at the Arab World Institute and other locations are underway. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has ordered probes into diplomat Fabrice Aidan's alleged ties to Epstein, amid broader European fallout from newly released US Justice Department documents.
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Lawmakers will review unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with over 3 million documents now available at the Justice Department. The files, heavily redacted, are part of ongoing transparency efforts following Epstein's death in 2019 amid allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking.
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Federal prosecutors and immigration attorneys in Minnesota have publicly expressed exhaustion and frustration amid a surge in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Court outbursts, resignations, and allegations of non-compliance with court orders highlight the strain on the legal system and federal agencies involved in immigration cases.
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Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein ordered hidden cameras in his homes, raising questions about secret recordings and potential blackmail. The footage, some of which shows Epstein with women, was recorded in Florida and New York, fueling ongoing investigations into his activities and connections.
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Multiple shootings involving immigration officers in Minneapolis have seen official accounts contradicted by video evidence. Cases against two Venezuelan men were dismissed after prosecutors found new evidence inconsistent with initial claims, highlighting ongoing issues with DHS transparency and accountability.
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The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard, demanding five years of admissions data to investigate potential race-based discrimination following a Supreme Court ruling. The case highlights ongoing tensions over affirmative action and federal oversight of university policies.
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On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an 81-page lawsuit against UCLA, accusing the university of fostering a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli employees amid pro-Palestinian protests following the October 2023 Hamas attack. The suit alleges UCLA tolerated antisemitic acts, failed to discipline offenders, and violated civil rights laws, demanding damages and policy enforcement.
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On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department acknowledged reviewing missing FBI interview memos related to a 2019 sexual assault allegation against former President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. While millions of Epstein-related documents have been released under a transparency law, several FBI summaries of interviews with the accuser remain undisclosed, prompting congressional scrutiny and DOJ assurances of compliance.