CNN 5 Things 5-Year-Old Boy and His Father Back in MN After Over a Week in ICE Detention, Kennedy Center Closing, Grammy Highlights and more
Feb 2, 2026
A judge rebukes ICE after a 5-year-old and his father were detained and returned to Minnesota. The DOJ may appeal while asylum and deportation questions linger. Deputy AG says released Epstein files likely will not lead to new charges. The Kennedy Center will close for lengthy renovations, sparking controversy. Grammys highlights include Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year and immigration-related protests.
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Judge Condemns Harsh Immigration Enforcement
- A federal judge harshly criticized the administration's immigration enforcement as ill-conceived and cruel.
- The judge ordered the release of a 5-year-old and his father while noting any deportation should follow more humane policy.
Epstein File Release Doesn't Mean New Charges
- The DOJ says released Epstein files won't necessarily produce new criminal charges despite millions of pages.
- Deputy AG Todd Blanche warned that photographs and mentions alone don't automatically create prosecutable cases.
Kennedy Center Closure Linked To Board Controversy
- President Trump announced closing the Kennedy Center for about two years to renovate, claiming financing is in place.
- The move follows performer cancellations and controversy after Trump joined the center's board and added his name to the building.
