Summary
Federal agents in Minneapolis used flashbang grenades and tear gas to disperse protesters opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. The protests follow the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, which has sparked controversy and calls for an independent investigation. The Department of Homeland Security plans to send more immigration officers to Minnesota, even as local governments seek to limit federal enforcement efforts.
Key Facts
- Federal agents used flashbangs and tear gas on protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
- Protests began after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer on January 7.
- President Donald Trump’s administration says the officer acted in self-defense.
- Local officials dispute this claim and want an independent investigation.
- Over 2,000 immigration arrests have occurred in Minnesota since early December.
- The Department of Homeland Security is sending more than 2,000 agents to the state.
- A survey found most Americans think the force in the shooting was not justified.
- The state and local governments have filed a lawsuit to limit federal agents' actions.
