Welcome to Washington: Democrats Sense a Moment To Strike on Deportation Politics Following Second Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis

After losing the political battle over immigration in 2024, the opposition party is turning ICE into their new foil.

Federal immigration officers confront protesters outside ICE headquarters at Minneapolis on January 15, 2026. — Federal immigration officers confront protesters outside ICE headquarters at Minneapolis on January 15, 2026. Adam Gray/AP

MATTHEW RICE

Published: Jan 26, 2026, 07:04 AM ET
Updated:Jan 26, 2026, 09:28 AM ET