US immigration agents linked to spike in shootings under Trump administration crackdown

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarJanuary 7, 2026 at 09:55 PM

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Under the Trump administration's expanded immigration enforcement, the number of shootings involving US immigration agents has risen. According to data compiled by The Trace, there have been 14 shootings connected to immigration officers, along with 13 cases involving less-lethal weapons, some during protests. The increased enforcement began in Los Angeles in June and expanded to other cities, including Minneapolis, where a recent shooting resulted in a fatality during a large-scale operation. This coincides with a surge in detention levels, with the Department of Homeland Security holding over 65,000 people and having arrested over 328,000 individuals. The DHS has stated that the Minneapolis operation is tied to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.

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