MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, hundreds took to the streets in protest on Thursday. The anger spilled out as protesters, chanting ICE out now, marched through freezing rain, denouncing the actions of federal agents involved in an operation targeting immigrants.
This unrest follows a renewed focus on the federal government's enforcement tactics, especially as another shooting involving federal officers occurred in Oregon, wounding two. These incidents have raised concerns about the legitimacy and oversight of immigration enforcement practices throughout the United States.
While some officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, defended the actions of the officers involved, claiming they were acting in self-defense, others have expressed skepticism. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey characterized this portrayal as garbage, stating that video evidence contradicts claims that Good acted aggressively towards law enforcement.
As investigations continue, questions loom over the accountability of federal agencies and the broader implications of their operations in local communities.
The shooting in Portland, which occurred outside a hospital, involved a man and woman shot while sitting in a vehicle. According to reports, the FBI and Oregon Department of Justice are investigating the matter, with public officials calling for an immediate halt to ICE operations in the area.
Vice President JD Vance characterized Good’s death as a tragedy of her own making, while critics argue this perspective overlooks systemic issues surrounding immigration enforcement that often target vulnerable communities.
As protests spread beyond Minneapolis, reflecting growing discontent with perceived federal overreach, calls for policy reform and greater accountability within immigration enforcement agencies continue to resonate nationwide.
