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Important Update: Migrant Choked to Death by ICE Agents in Custody and ICE Tear-Gasses 6-Month-Old Baby as ICE Escalates Tactics

Aaron Parnas Jan 16

Good morning everyone. This is a very serious update to begin your day.

In Texas, a migrant died in ICE custody at an immigration detention facility. Witnesses say his final words were “I can’t breathe” as five ICE officers placed their body weight on him. A medical examiner is expected to rule the death a homicide. In Minneapolis, a six-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital after ICE agents tear-gassed the family’s vehicle. Nearby, ICE officers ate at a local Mexican restaurant, then followed workers after their shifts ended and detained them.

This is the reality of America today.

CBS PROPAGANDA & LIES: WE SAW THE VIDEO!

At the same time, major concern is growing inside CBS News after the network reported that the ICE officer who killed Renee Good had “internal bleeding,” citing anonymous sources without providing verification or detail. This is the same network that refused to air a fully vetted 60 Minutes episode on CECOT.

Here is the deal. I will never report information based on anonymous sources without verification. I am committed to accuracy and truth, regardless of which political party it benefits. I cannot do this alone. Subscribe to support my work because I will never cave.

Here’s the news:

• A Washington Post investigation reports that the death of 55-year-old Cuban immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Jan. 3, 2026, is likely to be ruled a homicide, according to a recorded conversation between his daughter and an employee of the El Paso County medical examiner’s office.

• The preliminary cause of death is listed as asphyxia due to neck and chest compression, and a fellow detainee says he witnessed guards choking Lunas Campos during a struggle at Camp East Montana, a large tent detention site with a history of reported abuse and violations. The case has drawn FBI scrutiny and intensified concerns about ICE’s use of force, private detention contractors, and a rising number of deaths in immigration custody amid the Trump administration’s expanded immigration crackdown.

• According to KSTP-TV, a 6-month-old infant and a juvenile were hospitalized in Minneapolis after federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas during an enforcement incident Wednesday night. City officials said the infant experienced breathing difficulties after tear gas was fired at a vehicle, briefly stopped breathing after being moved into a nearby home, and was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition, as tensions continue to rise around federal immigration operations in the city.

• The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that ICE agents in Minnesota ate at a Mexican restaurant before arresting three of its employees later that night. The arrests, carried out after the restaurant closed in Willmar, have drawn outrage from witnesses and come amid heightened scrutiny of ICE tactics following the fatal shooting of Renee Good and growing public opposition to the agency’s enforcement practices.

• The family of Keith Porter Jr is demanding criminal charges after he was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE officer in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Relatives and activists dispute the government’s account that Porter posed a threat, say key details remain unclear, and argue the shooting reflects broader concerns about ICE violence and lack of accountability.

• Ritchie Torres has introduced legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to wear scannable QR codes on their uniforms, allowing the public to see an officer’s name, badge number, and agency without direct confrontation. Torres says the proposal aims to increase transparency and accountability following recent violent incidents involving ICE, including the killing of Renee Good.

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• CBS LIES & PROPAGANDA! WE SAW THE VIDEO!

• A report by The Guardian says a CBS News story claiming Jonathan Ross suffered “internal bleeding” after fatally shooting a Good sparked internal concern and skepticism within the network. According to emails reviewed by the Guardian, some CBS staff questioned the vague, anonymously sourced medical claim and worried it echoed the Trump administration’s framing of the incident, though CBS said the report met its editorial standards and was properly vetted.

• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during a White House visit, hoping to secure stronger U.S. backing for her political future. While Trump praised the gesture, the meeting produced no clear endorsement, and the administration signaled it still doubts Machado has enough support to lead Venezuela, leaving her with little more than a photo opportunity and symbolic recognition.

• CNN reports that John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas to meet with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, to discuss economic cooperation and U.S. security concerns. The visit signals the Trump administration’s growing engagement with Rodríguez following its assertion of control over Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, even as opposition leader María Corina Machado continues to seek U.S. backing.

• A delegation of U.S. lawmakers is visiting Copenhagen for talks with Danish and Greenlandic officials amid renewed tensions over Greenland’s status, after Denmark and Greenland announced a joint working group with the U.S. to address what they called “fundamental” disagreements. However, Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration views the talks as “technical discussions” about the possible acquisition of Greenland, underscoring the gap between the two sides’ stated aims.

• Republican resistance to President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland is hardening, with GOP lawmakers warning that any military action would face congressional backlash. Rep. Don Bacon bluntly condemned the idea, calling Trump’s fixation on Greenland “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” as other Republicans moved to reassure Denmark and signal they would support war-powers measures to block an invasion.

• Canada is moving closer to China as relations with the United States deteriorate under President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing a new strategic partnership during a visit to Beijing that includes easing tariffs and expanding trade. Carney met with Xi Jinping and framed the shift as a way to diversify Canada’s economic ties and reduce reliance on the U.S., amid trade disputes and growing public frustration with Washington.

• A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mahmoud Khalil that challenged his initial immigration detention, clearing the way for his possible re-arrest. Khalil, a green card holder and Columbia University graduate, had been released from detention last year after being arrested over his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel’s war in Gaza.

• The United States and Taiwan have reached a trade deal that lowers U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15% in exchange for $250 billion in Taiwanese investment in U.S. technology, especially semiconductors. The agreement, which includes major commitments from firms like TSMC to expand U.S.-based chip production, was praised by Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te as a boost to economic integration but drew criticism from Chinese Foreign Ministry, which opposes any arrangements that imply sovereign ties with Taiwan.

• Politico has confirmed that a government watchdog group is urging Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to step aside as President Donald Trump’s representative to the National Archives, arguing that his dual role as Trump’s former defense lawyer and a senior Justice Department official creates a conflict of interest. The group, American Oversight, warns that Blanche’s involvement in deciding access to Trump’s first-term records—set to be released soon—could undermine public confidence in the transparency of the process.

• Michael O’Leary, the outspoken chief executive of Ryanair, launched a rare corporate attack on President Donald Trump, calling him a “liar” and saying he is “historically wrong” on Ukraine, Russia, and tariffs. Speaking to POLITICO, O’Leary criticized Trump’s trade policies and stance on the war in Ukraine, while also blasting EU regulators and the European Parliament, arguing that Europe must defend the single market and resist excessive taxes and regulation to stay competitive.

Good news:

• Sean Folloder surprised his fiancée, Zoe Kampf, with a bridal shower in the Houston preschool classroom where they first met as toddlers. With help from her students and staff, the surprise celebrated the couple’s long journey together—from childhood classmates to engaged teachers about to be married.

• Residents of Gander once again rallied to help stranded airline passengers during a severe ice storm. Echoing the town’s famous response after 9/11, locals volunteered their cars and time to transport and assist travelers whose flight was forced to land there, reinforcing Gander’s long-standing reputation for generosity and community kindness.

• There was a rare birth of twin mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born to a female named Makufu, the twins are being closely monitored due to the challenges twin births pose for this critically endangered species, offering a hopeful sign as mountain gorilla populations slowly recover after decades of decline.

• Teenage brothers Vihaan Agarwal and Nav Agarwal turned a health crisis into a nationwide environmental effort. After an asthma attack linked to New Delhi’s pollution, the brothers founded the nonprofit OneStepGreener, which now runs segregated waste collection across 14 Indian cities and has recycled roughly 2 million pounds of trash, earning them international recognition for youth-led climate action.

See you soon.

— Aaron