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Maine ICE agent linked to fatal shooting has history of domestic violence accusations (The 19th)

This story was originally reported by Mel Leonor Barclay…
Mary Moriarty

Part 2: Building Prosecution and Prevention Into Addressing Domestic Violence

“To be honest, people put the resources where their values are, right? Credit to Katie Blackwell, who was adding resources when she had the opportunity. But what does it say when you have only four or five investigators doing all of the domestic violence cases in the city of Minneapolis?”

PART 1: Allison Lussier’s Mishandled Case Is Leading to Process Changes — Slowly

An after-action audit of Allison Lussier's case signals that deep culture change is needed to address the implicit and explicit bias that exists within the police force. The audit further recommends that a domestic violence advocate should respond to GOA calls alongside police to support the victim and ensure that the proper documentation is completed. A domestic violence workgroup has identified a risk assessment tool they hope the police start using.

SOLUTION: Designing for Safety

"In February 2026, a vision became real for a network I have been working alongside. Through partnership with federal leaders and community advocates, we purchased a safe home designed specifically for African immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence. It is a space where women do not have to choose between safety and their children."

From The 19th: Minnesotan’s Issue With Domestic Violence Services Underscores Chasm

Domestic violence organizations have to turn away thousands each day. Julia was one of them.

A Week of Connecting Dots Around Abusive Behavior

Lynn Tramonte, executive director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance, pointed out that there is “a real problem with gender-based violence by ICE agents — and the agency is not taking it seriously. Andrew Golobic used his position of power against women who feared deportation to extort sex.

Honoring Minnesotans Who Lost Their Lives in 2025 Because of Abusive People

The annual Intimate Partner Homicide Memorial was hosted by Violence Free Minnesota at the Saint Paul College Club on January 30, honoring Minnesota lives lost to domestic violence in 2025.

Deep Dive: Roots of Violence

What does the survivor need to feel safe again? What do accountability, justice, and healing mean to them?

Values & Vision: Collective Action Against Aggression

It is time, she writes, to become our own protection system to thwart aggressors.

Discussing Domestic Violence and Homeless Youth at Legislature

Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL–37B)  January 24 — Rep.…

CALL: Let’s Talk About Trauma

"Unpacking Our Trauma Bundles to Create Community Healing," first in the Healing Trauma series of Changemakers Alliance, a statewide conversation-story-and-action membership community of Minnesota Women's Press.

Irene Ochoa: Emotional Lifeline

I can understand the challenges that make it hard to escape the abuse. Part of my support is reaffirming that I believe what they say.