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Rift File: Minneapolis Federal Agent Shooting
Rift File: Minneapolis Federal Agent Shooting (January 2026) A verified snapshot of confirmed facts, emerging evidence, and unresolved questions surrounding the Minneapolis federal agent shooting This Rift File documents verified information related to the fatal shooting of a man during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. The purpose of this…
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Rift File: U.S. Citizens Detained by ICE (2007–Present)
Rift File: U.S. Citizens Detained by ICE (2007–Present) A reference snapshot of verified cases in which U.S. citizens were detained or deported through immigration enforcement processes This Rift File documents confirmed incidents in which U.S. citizens were detained or deported by immigration authorities due to misidentification, database errors, or procedural failures. Federal investigations, court records,…
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Rift File: U.S. Inflation Data Disruption (2025)
Rift File: U.S. Inflation Data Disruption (2025) A verified snapshot of disruptions in official U.S. inflation reporting This Rift File summarizes confirmed information related to disruptions in U.S. inflation data reporting during 2025. The information below reflects official statements, institutional records, and publicly available economic data. This file does not interpret intent or predict outcomes.…
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Rift File, Nekima Levy Armstrong Case
Rift File: Minnesota Church Protest Case (2026) A reference snapshot of confirmed arrests and institutional response following a protest during a church service in Minnesota This Rift File summarizes confirmed information related to a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, in early 2026. Federal authorities have confirmed arrests connected to the…
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Rift File: Death in ICE Custody (2026)
Rift File: Death in ICE Custody (2026) A reference snapshot of a reported death during federal immigration detention This Rift File summarizes confirmed information related to a death in ICE custody during early 2026. The individual has been publicly identified in official and media reports as Geraldo Lunas Campos. The file outlines verified statements from…
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Rift File: Administrative Enforcement Expansion (2026)
Rift File: Administrative Enforcement Expansion (2026) A reference snapshot of current federal enforcement practices This Rift File summarizes a pattern observed across multiple federal agencies during 2025 and early 2026. Rather than advancing policy primarily through new legislation or formal rulemaking, agencies have increasingly relied on administrative enforcement, including discretionary actions, internal guidance, and compliance…
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