A 21-year-old protester was permanently blinded in one eye after a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer shot him in the face with a nonlethal round during a protest in Santa Ana, California. The incident, captured on video, shows the officer firing at the protester while he was attempting to intervene during an arrest. The protester suffered a fractured skull and had shrapnel embedded near his carotid artery. This incident, along with other cases of alleged excessive force by DHS officers, raises questions about the training and adherence to use-of-force policies, especially given that federal guidelines state officers should not aim impact weapons at the head.
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In the wake of Renee Good’s murder by ICE agents, a disturbing pattern of excessive force has been revealed. Over the past year, numerous instances have emerged where ICE agents have drawn or pointed firearms at U.S. citizens, often during protests or routine activities. These incidents include threats against children, targeting of unarmed individuals, and claims of self-defense that have been contradicted by evidence. These aggressive actions, documented in various locations, point to a broader issue of potential abuse of power and a concerning escalation of force by federal agents.
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During the Minneapolis protests, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent reportedly deployed tear gas at a vehicle occupied by Shawn and his six children. The children, ranging in age from six months to eleven years old, were subsequently hospitalized. All six children experienced breathing difficulties as a result of the tear gas exposure. The incident led to the family’s medical attention.
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During a protest in Santa Ana, a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at a demonstrator, leaving him permanently blind in one eye. The victim, Kaden Rummler, underwent surgery to remove shrapnel from his face, including a piece near a carotid artery, and suffered a fractured skull. The incident occurred during a demonstration against the killing of Renee Good, with videos showing agents firing at protesters. Law enforcement experts have criticized the use of force, while Homeland Security officials have defended their actions.
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Following the decision not to pursue a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent, at least six career prosecutors, primarily supervisors in the Civil Rights Division’s criminal section, announced their departure. The Justice Department shifted the investigation to focus on an assault on a federal officer rather than a civil rights violation, despite the prosecutors’ offering to investigate the shooting. This change in direction, coupled with broader frustrations within the division, influenced their decision to retire, including a prior incident where the division intervened in the sentencing of a former officer. The departures, which include the section’s chief, are part of a larger trend of personnel losses in the Civil Rights Division due to changes in mission and handling of cases.
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A new video released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides additional context to the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The bystander video depicts the moments leading up to the shooting, showing the woman’s red SUV blocking the road and her interaction with officers. After officers approached the vehicle and ordered her to exit, the SUV moved forward, followed by gunshots and the subsequent crash into a parked car, as seen in other footage. These developments offer critical insights into the controversial incident and the ongoing debate surrounding the officer’s actions.
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Responding to cell phone footage of a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent, former FBI official Michael Feinberg criticized the agent’s actions and the use of deadly force. Feinberg stated that the video shows officers overreacting to “sarcastic” civilians. He highlighted that being heckled or videotaped is part of the job and does not justify the use of deadly force, citing the agent’s access to protective equipment. Feinberg also criticized comments made by politicians, and called out the unprofessionalism of the remark “fucking bitch” in the footage.
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Following an ICE officer’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis, city leaders are investigating whether state criminal law was violated. While federal officers have some immunity, it only applies if their actions were authorized and necessary under federal law. Historically, states have prosecuted federal officers for excessive force, with federal courts allowing such cases to proceed when the use of force was questionable. If charges are brought, the case would likely move to federal court, but the state prosecutor would still handle the case, and the president couldn’t pardon a conviction for a state crime.
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On January 7, 2026, a woman was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an operation. Videos from the scene depict the agent firing at the woman’s vehicle as she attempted to drive away, contradicting initial claims from the Department of Homeland Security that she was engaged in an act of domestic terrorism. Local officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, have disputed the DHS narrative and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The shooting occurred amidst heightened tensions due to an increase in federal agents in the city and focus on alleged fraud cases.
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Judge dismisses charges against 2 people accused of ramming vehicle of federal agents conducting Chicago immigration sweeps. This whole situation is just… wow. It’s a clear illustration of how things can go sideways when law enforcement, particularly federal agents, operate with what seems like a reckless disregard for basic human rights and professional conduct. The fact that a judge had to dismiss charges against the two individuals accused of ramming a vehicle of federal agents is, in itself, a significant indicator of potential problems within the investigation and the agents’ behavior.
The core of the problem here seems to be the actions of the CBP agent, Charles Exum.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood
ICE Escalation: Excessive Force and Unnecessary Violence
In the wake of Renee Good’s murder by ICE agents, a disturbing pattern of excessive force has been revealed. Over the past year, numerous instances have emerged where ICE agents have drawn or pointed firearms at U.S. citizens, often during protests or routine activities. These incidents include threats against children, targeting of unarmed individuals, and claims of self-defense that have been contradicted by evidence. These aggressive actions, documented in various locations, point to a broader issue of potential abuse of power and a concerning escalation of force by federal agents.
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