Following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, several Republican lawmakers have made controversial statements. Representative Randy Fine stated that more deaths could occur if people “impede the actions” of law enforcement against “foreign invaders.” These comments echo sentiments from other GOP figures, including Representative Wesley Hunt, who claimed that disobeying federal officers could result in lethal consequences, and Representative Derrick Van Orden, who questioned the victim’s actions. The statements are in direct contradiction to eyewitness accounts and video footage that suggest a different narrative.
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Republican Lawmaker: More Americans Will Die Over ICE, No Regret for Minneapolis Killing
Following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, several Republican lawmakers have made controversial statements. Representative Randy Fine stated that more deaths could occur if people “impede the actions” of law enforcement against “foreign invaders.” These comments echo sentiments from other GOP figures, including Representative Wesley Hunt, who claimed that disobeying federal officers could result in lethal consequences, and Representative Derrick Van Orden, who questioned the victim’s actions. The statements are in direct contradiction to eyewitness accounts and video footage that suggest a different narrative.
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