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In pictures: Protests held in US cities after woman killed by immigration agent

In pictures: Protests held in US cities after woman killed by immigration agent

Summary

Protests have occurred in several U.S. cities after a woman, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The officer claims it was self-defense, but local officials and citizens have criticized the shooting. The incident happened amid increased federal immigration enforcement efforts involving hundreds of agents in Minneapolis and other cities.

Key Facts

  • Renee Nicole Good was shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.
  • The officer said Good tried to run them over with her car, leading to the shooting in self-defense.
  • Local officials, including the city's mayor, criticized the shooting as reckless.
  • Protests and vigils have taken place in multiple U.S. cities, including New York City and Chicago.
  • The Trump administration recently increased the deployment of federal agents in Minneapolis due to concerns about welfare fraud.
  • Minneapolis has seen protests in response to the incident, reflecting broader discontent with immigration enforcement practices.

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