A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a civilian, Renee Nicole Good, on Wednesday in Minneapolis. According to the video obtained by The Intercept, Good was driving her car when federal agents approached it. The agents can be heard telling Good to "get out of the fucking car". As she attempts to leave, the agent fires at short range directly into the driver's side, hitting Good.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that Good was a "rioter" who posed a threat to the agents' lives. However, witnesses say that protesters were waving flags and warning agents about their presence, not attacking them. In fact, there are videos showing people filming agents and telling them to leave the neighborhood.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has criticized DHS for trying to spin the shooting as an act of self-defense. "That is bullshit," he said. Elected officials such as Rep. Ilhan Omar have referred to Good as a "legal observer" who was simply documenting the ICE raid.
The incident is part of a pattern of federal agents using excessive force during immigration-related operations. In recent weeks, hundreds of agents have flooded the Twin Cities area, leading to tensions and protests. Other agents have been accused of using chemical irritants against protesters, attacking people who were filming them, and beating those involved in immigration raids.
The Intercept has documented a history of federal agents brandishing firearms at unarmed individuals during immigration-related operations. Last July, the agency was criticized for its treatment of migrants and asylum seekers. The incident is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by immigrant communities and the need for accountability from law enforcement agencies.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the US government's approach to immigration has resulted in devastating consequences for many individuals. It's crucial that we hold those in power accountable for their actions and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that Good was a "rioter" who posed a threat to the agents' lives. However, witnesses say that protesters were waving flags and warning agents about their presence, not attacking them. In fact, there are videos showing people filming agents and telling them to leave the neighborhood.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has criticized DHS for trying to spin the shooting as an act of self-defense. "That is bullshit," he said. Elected officials such as Rep. Ilhan Omar have referred to Good as a "legal observer" who was simply documenting the ICE raid.
The incident is part of a pattern of federal agents using excessive force during immigration-related operations. In recent weeks, hundreds of agents have flooded the Twin Cities area, leading to tensions and protests. Other agents have been accused of using chemical irritants against protesters, attacking people who were filming them, and beating those involved in immigration raids.
The Intercept has documented a history of federal agents brandishing firearms at unarmed individuals during immigration-related operations. Last July, the agency was criticized for its treatment of migrants and asylum seekers. The incident is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by immigrant communities and the need for accountability from law enforcement agencies.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the US government's approach to immigration has resulted in devastating consequences for many individuals. It's crucial that we hold those in power accountable for their actions and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
the way they're trying to spin this is wild ICE is supposed to be enforcing the law not making up reasons to shoot people at random 300+ agents flooding the city is insane what's next they gonna start shooting in our neighborhoods too? we need more protests and demands for change now more than ever 
this is so not okay the fact that they're trying to spin it as self defense is just ridiculous 
we need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions and make sure these injustices stop happening 
i'm still trying to process what happened to Renee Nicole Good... she was just minding her own biz driving home from protesting an ice raid and suddenly federal agents start shooting at her lol no need for that... it's clear the gov't doesn't have our backs, especially when it comes to protecting immigrant communities 
my heart goes out to Renee's family and loved ones 
i cant even believe what happened to Renee Nicole Good, it sounds like she was just trying to do her job as a legal observer 
and the agents are just making it up as they go along... DHS is really trying to spin this one 
and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is right on point, it's total BS 
. and what's even worse is that these incidents keep happening because of the way the US government is handling immigration 
And to make matters worse, DHS is trying to spin this as self-defense? 
that's just not believable... we need real accountability here, not some watered-down version of what happened...