Amid ongoing controversy, the Trump administration has announced the deployment of “hundreds more” federal officers to Minneapolis, following the death of a woman fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier in the week.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated in an interview with Fox News that the reinforcements would ensure the safety of ICE and Border Patrol personnel operating in Minneapolis.
The shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday has sparked protests against immigration enforcement across several US cities.
While the Trump administration maintains the agent acted in self-defense, local officials assert that Good posed no threat.
Secretary Noem indicated that the additional officers would arrive “today and tomorrow,” issuing a stern warning against obstruction of their duties.
“Violent activities against law enforcement or impediment of our operations constitute a crime, and those responsible will be held accountable,” she stated.
On Saturday, Minneapolis witnessed further demonstrations, coinciding with anti-ICE protests in cities such as Austin, Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles.
The Minneapolis Police Department estimated that “tens of thousands of people” participated in the “ICE out of Minnesota” rally and march, commencing in Powderhorn Park.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey characterized the protest as “peaceful.”
Authorities reported 31 arrests related to protests on Friday and Saturday.
The deployment comes amid an existing surge of federal law enforcement personnel in Minnesota, reflecting the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts in the state.
In a CNN appearance, Secretary Noem reiterated her assessment that Good’s actions constituted “domestic terrorism,” alleging that she “weaponized” her vehicle against ICE agents.
Mayor Frey refuted this characterization, telling CNN, “It is evident that this victim is not a domestic terrorist,” suggesting her actions were indicative of an attempt to perform a three-point turn to escape the scene.
The Mayor also noted that local law enforcement in Minneapolis were “outnumbered by the number of ICE agents and beyond.”
On Sunday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat, accused the Trump administration of attempting to cover up the shooting.
“I believe we are witnessing an attempt by the federal government, Kristi Noem, Vice President Vance, and Donald Trump, to conceal the truth of what transpired,” Smith stated on ABC News.
“I doubt that people here or across the nation are buying it,” she added.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson issued a statement accusing Smith of disseminating falsehoods, asserting that “Tina’s lies only serve to further inflame tensions and incite violence against law enforcement officers.”
Video footage of the incident depicts ICE agents approaching a stationary vehicle in the street, instructing the female driver to exit the SUV. One agent is seen attempting to open the driver’s side door.
As the vehicle begins to move, an agent positioned in front of the car points a firearm at the driver, and multiple shots are heard.
The vehicle continues to move away from the officer before colliding with the side of the street.
Good’s wife told local media that the pair had been present at the scene of immigration enforcement activity to offer support to neighbors.
The officer who discharged his weapon, identified as Jonathan Ross, is a veteran ICE agent with a prior injury sustained in the line of duty when he was struck by a vehicle.
The FBI has announced it will investigate the shooting.
On Friday, Minnesota officials declared they would launch their own inquiry, citing exclusion from the federal investigation. Previously, US Vice-President JD Vance stated that the investigation fell under federal jurisdiction.
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