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Legal challenges mount to Trump immigration policies

Justice Department misconduct complaints, family lawsuits over ICE shooting and court blocks on H-1B fees test Trump administration enforcement measures.

8 stories141 sourcesUpdated Oct 2, 2026

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Oct 2, 2026
The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Oct 2, 2026
Renee Good’s family filed two lawsuits over her fatal January shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, accusing the federal government of excessive force.
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A second federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, finding agencies likely failed to follow required notice-and-comment procedures.
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ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault charge

Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent during an Austin traffic stop, faces a federal charge of assaulting, resisting and impeding an officer; prosecutors allege he struck an agent with his car mirror while fleeing, while his attorney has criticized the government’s handling of his case and medical care. The criminal case has delayed his immigration proceedings, and accounts differ about the encounter; the officer who fired was not wearing a body camera.

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Politics

Renee Good’s Family Sues US Over Minneapolis Killing

Renee Good’s family filed two lawsuits over her fatal January shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, accusing the federal government and administration officials of excessive force and a broader crackdown that they say led to her death. The White House called the suits baseless and said it would defend them.

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CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction

The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Politics

Second US Judge Blocks $100,000 H-1B Fee

A second federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, finding agencies likely failed to follow required notice-and-comment procedures. The ruling offers relief to employers and foreign skilled workers, including many from India, though the fee remains subject to ongoing litigation and a separate proposed fee is unaffected.

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ICE Protesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation

Two Illinois protesters are suing conservative influencer Benny Johnson, alleging he knowingly portrayed them in videos as violent extremists who assaulted federal officers during an anti-ICE protest. The plaintiffs say they were peacefully observing and recording officers, were detained and released without charges; Johnson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Trump declines to rule out ICE at polls

The Trump administration says it has no plans to deploy ICE officers broadly at polling places, and election-law experts say federal law sharply limits armed federal presence at voting sites. But President Trump has declined to rule out sending agents, heightening concerns among voting-rights groups amid his rhetoric and the administration’s mass-deportation campaign.

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Trump proposes IRS citizenship question

The Trump administration’s draft 2026 tax forms would ask taxpayers and spouses to disclose citizenship or work-authorization status, alongside a proposal to restrict the refundable portions of certain tax credits based on immigration eligibility. Officials say the change would prevent ineligible payments, while privacy and taxpayer advocates warn the information could facilitate immigration enforcement; the proposal is not final.

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DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews

The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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