Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for state agencies to be included in the investigation of an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of a woman, citing a lack of trust in federal agencies. Frey stated that a joint investigation involving the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension would ensure a fair review of the evidence. He noted that federal officials, including President Trump, have spread misinformation, creating a biased narrative from the beginning. Furthermore, Frey acknowledged his responsibility in lowering community tensions, while also emphasizing that federal officials’ actions are primarily responsible for the escalating situation.
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Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was informed that federal agents would not share their investigative file with state authorities. Despite efforts to intervene and appeals to federal officials, the Attorney General received no response, with the refusal appearing to stem from President Trump’s directive. As a result, Ellison’s office initiated a parallel investigation and condemned the release of footage from the agent’s cell phone to a right-wing news outlet, Alpha News, as unprofessional. Ellison emphasized the importance of gathering all available evidence and the need for further investigation before determining whether to charge the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended his criticism of the Trump administration’s response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Frey stood by his statement that ICE should “get the f— out of Minneapolis,” arguing that the administration’s initial narrative was “garbage” compared to the act of killing someone. The shooting, which local officials dispute as self-defense, has sparked tension between federal and state authorities, particularly after federal officers were sent to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown. The incident has been compared to a similar event in Portland, Oregon where federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people.
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Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, protests erupted across the U.S. demanding accountability and the removal of ICE from cities. Demonstrations, organized by various advocacy groups, saw thousands participating in cities like Washington, D.C., and Boston, carrying signs and chanting against ICE. The protests were largely peaceful, although some instances of vandalism and clashes with law enforcement occurred, leading to arrests. Lawmakers and community members are calling for increased transparency in the investigation of Good’s death and a reduction in the presence of federal law enforcement.
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Protests erupted across the United States this weekend in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, prompting Homeland Security to send “hundreds more” federal agents to the city. Demonstrations occurred in multiple cities, including Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City, with protesters expressing outrage and criticizing ICE. The shooting, which has sparked contrasting narratives from Democratic leaders and the Trump administration, is under investigation by the FBI. Despite Mayor Frey’s request for state investigators to assist, the administration has refused, and law enforcement is present.
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Following recent shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis and Portland, protests against immigration enforcement were planned across the country. These demonstrations occurred amid the Department of Homeland Security’s largest-ever immigration enforcement operation, with thousands of officers deployed, particularly in the Twin Cities. Protesters, organized by groups like Indivisible, condemned the actions and expressed concerns about safety, citing the environment created by the enforcement. Despite peaceful demonstrations overall, confrontations occurred in some locations, leading to arrests and Mayor Jacob Frey’s warnings against those inciting violence.
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State and local leaders express concerns that the FBI investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good will not be impartial, due to the FBI’s control over evidence and lack of transparency with state agencies. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was initially involved but was subsequently excluded from accessing case materials. Minneapolis officials, like Mayor Jacob Frey, have criticized the federal government’s narrative, citing bias and urging a separate state investigation. Attorneys suggest that federal actions do not prevent a state investigation, though it may be complicated by limited access to evidence.
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Following the recent shooting of three people, one fatally, by ICE agents in Minneapolis and Portland, over a thousand protests were planned across the US. Demonstrations, organized by groups like Indivisible, saw participation in major cities like New York and Philadelphia, as well as smaller communities. Protesters voiced their outrage, demanding justice, the removal of ICE from communities, and action from elected officials. These actions are a response to escalating tensions and the increasing deployment of ICE agents, leading to confrontations and arrests within various communities.
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In Minneapolis, a significant ICE operation has led to the detention and questioning of several Native American men, with community members reporting racial profiling and mistaken identity concerns. ICE agents attempted to enter Little Earth Housing Project, a Native American residential area, and detained multiple individuals, including a Red Lake Nation descendant, Jose Roberto “Beto” Ramirez, who was later released. These actions have sparked protests and calls for ICE’s removal from the state, with tribal leaders and community advocates expressing concerns about the targeting of Native communities and the lack of readily available data on ICE encounters. Several tribal organizations have issued statements condemning ICE’s actions and presence in Minneapolis, with some tribes now working to issue tribal IDs to all members ages five and up.
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Becca Good, the wife of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother and poet fatally shot by an ICE officer, released a statement describing Renee as a kind and compassionate person who believed in shared humanity. The couple had recently moved to Minneapolis seeking stability and community, which was shattered when Renee was killed during an ICE operation, a shooting that federal officials claim was justified. However, this account is disputed by video evidence and eyewitnesses, sparking protests and demands for transparency. Becca Good’s statement honors Renee’s memory by emphasizing compassion and rejecting hate while raising their youngest child.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Minnesota AG: Trump Blocked Probe into ICE Shooting, Defended Agent
Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was informed that federal agents would not share their investigative file with state authorities. Despite efforts to intervene and appeals to federal officials, the Attorney General received no response, with the refusal appearing to stem from President Trump’s directive. As a result, Ellison’s office initiated a parallel investigation and condemned the release of footage from the agent’s cell phone to a right-wing news outlet, Alpha News, as unprofessional. Ellison emphasized the importance of gathering all available evidence and the need for further investigation before determining whether to charge the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross.
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