Minnesota Cops Questioned by ICE

Several off-duty police officers in Minnesota’s Twin Cities have been stopped by immigration officers demanding proof of U.S. Citizenship, according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley.

In a press conference at the Minnesota Capitol on Jan. 20, Chief Bruley, alongside several local police chiefs, expressed their concern... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: Before delivering my State Report in Tucson, I had the chance to connect with community and student leaders from across Southern Arizona. These conversations—across generations—are what keep our work grounded and focused on the future we’re building together.

AZ Attornery General Kris Mayes: My office is preparing an appeal to the ACC's decision regarding Project Blue and we will continue fighting to protect Arizona families from backroom deals that benefit Big Tech at their expense.

State Senator Warren Petersen: Today we cleared the first hurdle for renaming the Loop 202 the Charlie Kirk Loop 202. Special thanks to all the amazing people who showed up to support!

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Feeling proud and grateful to be ranked #18 on the Top 50 Arizona Power Rankings released by @KTAR923 list highlighting the figures with the highest profiles in state politics. According to NPI, while Arizona’s voter registration numbers still favor Republicans, Democrats currently carry higher profiles in the political landscape. As a Democrat working in a tough environment, this recognition means a lot. It reminds me that hard work, consistency, and delivering real wins for our community truly matter. I’m thankful for the continued trust and support from voters, and I see this not as a finish line, but as motivation. The work must—and will—continue shout out to the other 21 Dems who were also ranked #ArizonaPolitics #Top50 #AZLeg

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: TODAY: "Taxpayers have a right to know how their tax dollars are being spent." - @GoldwaterInst Grateful GI filed a friend-of-the-court brief in federal court, urging the judge to allow Maricopa County taxpayers to see the amount and how our money was spent on the federal monitor of the @MCSOAZ v. Melendres case from 2007. Allegedly, for years, we have been paying invoices blindly without itemized receipts. These invoices from the federal monitor, paid with local tax dollars, have been shielded from the public despite repeated public record requests. Why can’t we see the itemized expense reports? Your @MaricopaCounty Board of Supervisors and taxpayers deserve transparency.

Off-Duty Twin Cities Officers Targeted by Immigration Agents— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada—

House Democratic Leaders Will Oppose DHS Funding Bill— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— House Democratic leadership spoke out against a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a closed-door caucus meeting, affirming that they will vote against it due to concerns about the Trump administration’s failure to check Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to sources present in the setting.

DHS Launches 'Operation Catch of the Day' Operation— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new immigration enforcement operation in the state of Maine.

Andy Biggs Leads Hearing on Minnesota Welfare Fraud— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) chaired a House Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee hearing on the ongoing Minnesota welfare fraud scandal, saying that the issue's politicization prevents its solution.

Will Governor Katie Hobbs Back Grocery Tax Cut After Vetoing Republican Tax Plan?— By Cactus Politics' Erikca Pinon— As hundreds of thousands of Arizona families navigate a struggling food assistance system, State Representative Leo Biasiucci (R-AZ) is taking aim at what he calls an unfair burden on local taxes on groceries.

Quang Nguyen Moves to Block Quiet Closures of Public Shooting Ranges— By Cactus Politics' Erikca Pinon— State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-AZ) is working to ensure state-owned shooting ranges can't be closed without public scrutiny and approval from elected officials.

Chinese Vapor Products Are Leaving American Businesses Holding the Bag; Fears of Seizures and Shutdowns Loom— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— Those in the Vapor Products Industry are fearing the worst after RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company compelled the International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate Heaven Gifts, the owner of both Geek Bar and Elf Bar, along with other products distributed by RZ Smoke Inc in Suffield, Connecticut, Punta Gorda, Florida's SAFA Goods LLC, and the Houston-based Texas Central Distribution LLC and Unishow USA Inc.

500 Annual Gun Threats Pushes Tom Horne for More Campus Officers— By Cactus Politics' Erikca Pinon— State Superintendent Tom Horne is calling for a significant expansion of law enforcement presence in schools, citing hundreds of gun-related threats each year and arguing that student achievement depends on secure campuses.

Lindsey Halligan Departs DOJ Following Judge's Order— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— A federal judge has barred Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s appointee as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, from referring to herself by the title before the court or potentially face attorney disciplinary proceedings, due to her continued use of the title, ignoring “a binding court order” that nullified her from the role.

Justice Department Subpoenas Walz and Others in Investigation— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— The Justice Department (DOJ) served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials, ramping its probe into whether state lawmakers conspired to obstruct law enforcement during the recent surge in immigration crackdowns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul areas being carried out by the Trump administration.

Supreme Court Skeptical of Hawaii's Concealed Carry Rule— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— Members of the U.S. Supreme Court took into consideration a Hawaii law that limits individuals with concealed-carry permits from carrying firearms on private property open to the public unless granted consent from the property owner, with the majority deeming the legislation as an infringement on the U.S Constitution’s Second Amendment.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres