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The history of activism and protest in Minnesota

The history of activism and protest in Minnesota

Minnesota is at the center of a federal ICE operation and some people are responding as protesters, volunteers or legal observers. Coming up at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about what the tactics reveal about the future of protests.

ICE attorney to judge: ‘This job sucks’

ICE attorney to judge: ‘This job sucks’

A federal judge admonished DHS for repeatedly defying court orders to release detainees, as government lawyers described widespread noncompliance during Minnesota’s immigration crackdown.

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DHS requests expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos

DHS requests expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos

The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.

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Gil Scott-Heron's message for the 1970s — and today

Gil Scott-Heron's message for the 1970s — and today

Gil Scott-Heron was a self-described ‘bluesologist’ and a bold voice of social activism in music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Feb. 6 in Music History: 50 Cent released his debut album

Feb. 6 in Music History: 50 Cent released his debut album

Rumors spread about the Beatles, a reggae superstar was born, and Joan Jett made a movie, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip was born, and Har Mar Superstar was born, Today in Music History.