Today in Focus Is ICE out of control?
Jan 16, 2026
Maanvi Singh, an immigration reporter for Guardian US, and Caitlin Dickerson, an award-winning immigration journalist at The Atlantic, discuss the alarming escalation of ICE operations in Minneapolis. They reveal how ICE agents now outnumber local police, creating a climate of fear among communities. Maanvi highlights community responses to these aggressive tactics, while Caitlin explains ICE's strategic shifts, funding surges, and the troubling implications of a militarized approach to immigration enforcement. The conversation sheds light on the urgent need for accountability.
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Rapid Paramilitary Shift On City Streets
- ICE's rapid deployment in Minneapolis transformed neighborhoods and increased visible confrontations with residents.
- Maanvi Singh says agents now outnumber local police and behave like a paramilitary force, causing fear and closures.
Businesses Close And Neighborhoods Hollow Out
- Maanvi Singh recounts entire restaurant strips closing as workers fear ICE raids and avoid work.
- She describes businesses creating safety plans and volunteers organizing community patrols and alerts.
Mobilize Community Support Quickly
- Organize local volunteer networks like legal observers and neighborhood patrols to warn and support vulnerable residents.
- Maanvi Singh reports communities set up rides, deliveries, and towing help to mitigate ICE disruption.