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Red Lake Nation leaders pass resolution restricting ICE entry onto tribal lands
The Red Lake Nation tribal council has passed a resolution on a vote of 10-0 that prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents from entering Red Lake tribal lands, unless the agents have a court order signed by a federal judge
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Dakota citizen arrested by federal officers during Minneapolis protests Saturday
The 23-year-old was one among a group of US citizens arrested by law enforcement
Former Native American concentration camp lies beneath current immigration detention center
Fort Snelling, the site of a Dakota War era concentration camp, is once again being used to detain Indigenous people
On the ground in Minneapolis: ‘The fuel of the resistance’
The Powwow Grounds Coffee shop is at the center of the fight against ICE
‘Full Circle’: AIM patrols back on Minneapolis streets as tensions rise
Supporters are pouring in from across Indian Country to protect the Minnesota community from ICE
What to do if ICE approaches you
UPDATED: The Native American Rights Fund and National Congress of American Indians held a webinar on the latest Know Your Rights materials and NCAI’s recent guidance for Tribal citizens and Tribal Nations.
Must Reads
Trump administration targets Office on Violence Against Women with ‘consolidation’
Tribal leaders say the federal cutbacks will impact grants for programs on domestic violence, trafficking, tribal courts and more
LEST WE FORGET: Artist Woody Crumbo
The Citizen Potawatomi artist’s works are in major museums across the country but his work behind the scenes helped future generations of artists
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: Indigenous stories ‘reveal a world in transition’
Coverage around the world on Indigenous issues for the week ending Jan. 25, 2026
Red Lake Nation descendant charged with assaulting ICE agent during detainment
The 20-year-old was dragged out of his aunt’s vehicle and detained by immigration agents in early January
Harvey Pratt was ‘both warrior and artist’
The artist of the National Native American Veterans Memorial dedicated his life to honor his country and his people
A 250-year echo: ‘We’ve seen this before’
Native people see history repeating itself in ICE crackdown
Native Vote
Indigenous voters could help shape Congress in 2026 elections
ANALYSIS: ICT takes a look at key midterm races across the U.S
Mary Peltola seeks to be first Alaska Native woman in Senate
Former U.S. representative, Yup’ik, will challenge sitting Republican Dan Sullivan for the hotly contested seat that Democrats are hoping could help them retake control of the Senate
Native woman announces run for South Dakota governor
Allison Renville will run as an Independent candidate
A glimpse into what 2026 could bring to Indian Country
From a potential government shutdown to the end of America’s ‘largest powwow,’ here’s what Indian Country can expect in 2026
The original New York voters: ‘Natives for Zohran’
Native voters supported Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor despite his campaign not addressing them directly, and celebrated his historic win
Contested elections, local races: Native people participated across the country in Election Day 2025
UPDATED: A look at Native candidates on Tuesday’s ballot
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