Swamp Notes Can states stop Trump's immigration raids?
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Jan 16, 2026 
Guy Chazan, a U.S. national correspondent for the Financial Times, teams up with legal expert Stefania Palma to tackle the escalating tensions between state governments and the Trump administration over immigration raids. They dive into the aftermath of a shooting by ICE in Minnesota that sparked widespread protests, exploring how grassroots activism is reshaping local responses. With insights on the limits of state authority versus federal power and legal battles over sanctuary cities, the conversation reveals the shifting landscape of federalism in America.
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New Protesters Mobilize After Shooting
- Guy Chazan described protesters in Minneapolis who had never protested before but turned out after Renee Goode's killing.
- He said citizens formed networks that monitor and confront ICE agents on the streets.
ICE's Broad Federal Reach
- Stefania Palma explained ICE has broad authority across criminal and civil federal laws after DHS creation.
- She warned the agency's reach makes it powerful and central to current social tensions.
Federal Response Limits Scrutiny
- Stefania noted DOJ declined a civil rights probe and its civil rights unit has been weakened.
- She connected that to political appointees publicly defending agents immediately after the incident.