Front Burner Can ICE be restrained?
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Jan 19, 2026 
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council, dives deep into the tense anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis following a controversial shooting. He discusses the dynamics of protest violence, the recent federal ruling that limits ICE's tactics, and the risks of military deployment. Reichlin-Melnick highlights the legal barriers to holding ICE accountable and explores the impact of state legislative efforts against federal operations. His insights shed light on the uncertain future of ICE's presence and actions in Minnesota and beyond.
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Expect Lawsuits If Military Is Deployed
- If the president deploys troops under the Insurrection Act, expect immediate lawsuits challenging the move.
- Legal challenges may follow but courts' outcomes are uncertain and take time.
Operational Pressure Drives Risky Arrests
- Aaron highlights a rise in force during immigration arrests, often involving vehicle stops and rapid operations.
- He links aggressive tactics to agency priorities for high arrest numbers and faster operations.
ICE Uses Same Force Rules But Violations Occur
- Use-of-force rules for ICE mirror other police: deadly force requires imminent threat and shooting into fleeing vehicles is generally forbidden.
- Despite rules, multiple allegations show officers firing at fleeing vehicles and using banned chokeholds.