Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ICE Arrests Are Only the Beginning
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Jan 22, 2026 
David Wilson, an immigration attorney from Minneapolis, sheds light on the harrowing treatment of detainees, revealing a surge in habeas filings and inadequate medical care amid chaotic processing. Jacob Soboroff, a national reporter, shares his on-the-ground insights into community protests against aggressive ICE tactics, likening current policies to those of the previous administration while detailing the psychological toll on families. Together, they discuss how these enforcement actions ripple through neighborhoods, impacting schools and overall community stability.
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ICE Tactics Fracture Local Trust
- ICE tactics in Minnesota are being called race-based and out of line by local officials and police chiefs.
- Alex Wagner frames recent enforcement as a domestic policy resembling a homegrown Gestapo that tears at constitutional norms.
Law Firm Overwhelmed By Surge Calls
- David Wilson's firm filed 100 habeas actions since January and saw call volume spike from ~80 to 560 daily.
- He describes scrambling to triage callers and reassure many U.S. citizens frightened by the raids.
Triage Calls To Avoid Waste
- Triage calls immediately to prioritize clients who can be helped and avoid wasted expenses.
- David Wilson recommends clear screening to tell families when not to spend money pursuing futile options.
