Summary
A shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has sparked controversy and protests. Unlike local police shootings, ICE agent shootings are investigated internally by the federal government, which makes accountability more difficult to achieve. Under President Trump's administration, there has been less focus on investigating ICE compared to local police departments.
Key Facts
- Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- ICE shootings are mainly investigated by the federal government, not independent agencies.
- ICE was created after the 9/11 attacks and is considered a young federal agency.
- The Trump administration has stopped many Department of Justice investigations into excessive force by police departments.
- Since early 2025, there have been at least seven ICE officer shootings.
- Critics say ICE agents have detained U.S. citizens, allegedly based on racial profiling.
- Minnesota officials are conducting their own investigation into the ICE agent's actions.
- Past incidents, like Ruby Ridge, show how federal immunity can complicate legal proceedings against federal agents.
