Today, Explained Can anyone stop ICE?
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Jan 14, 2026 
Ian Millhiser, a legal journalist at Vox, and Madison McVann, a reporter for the Minnesota Reformer, delve into the controversial actions of ICE in Minneapolis. They discuss community responses, such as local residents tracking ICE movements to deter arrests. Madison shares harrowing tales of confrontations and arrests, while Ian analyzes the legal ramifications of ICE's actions and the concept of immunity. Their insights explore the intersection of law enforcement and community advocacy, questioning the accountability of federal agents.
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Observers Follow ICE Vehicles
- Observers followed ICE vehicles and were warned they'd be arrested for 'impeding.'
- Agents later went to an observer's home, frightened neighbors, then left after community response.
Observer Patty Detained And Taunted
- Patty, an observer, had her car window smashed and was detained by ICE then released without charges Sunday night.
- ICE agents taunted Madison, blaming activists and referencing Renee Good during detention.
Tactics Shifted To Faster, Smaller Raids
- ICE shifted tactics after December, traveling in smaller groups and making faster arrests to avoid rapid response networks.
- Rapid response groups pivoted to proactively following ICE to deter arrests before they happen.