The Briefing with Jen Psaki Americans grow more outraged as Trump's ICE grows more outrageous
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Jan 24, 2026 
Andrew Weissmann, former DOJ official and FBI general counsel, and Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney who prosecutes homicides in Minneapolis, join the conversation. They unpack DOJ turmoil, alleged politicization of probes, state power to charge federal agents, and public outrage over aggressive ICE tactics. The discussion highlights legal battles and massive community protests.
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Mass Protests Reveal Deep Public Outrage
- Jen Psaki highlights widespread public outrage as thousands protest ICE actions in sub-zero Minneapolis weather.
- Massive turnout in extreme cold signals deep, cross-community anger at federal immigration tactics.
Citizen Dragged From Home In Boxers
- Jen Psaki recounts ICE dragging Chong Li Thao from his St. Paul home wearing only boxers and slip-on shoes.
- Reporting showed ICE targeted the wrong person who was actually imprisoned, underscoring sloppy or reckless operations.
Five-Year-Old Detained And Sent To Texas
- Jen Psaki describes five-year-old Liam Ramos being used as bait and later flown to a Texas detention center with his father.
- Local officials dispute ICE's account and say adults offered to care for the child at the scene.