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Federal reinforcements deployed to Minneapolis
The Trump administration is dispatching additional federal officers to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this week.
Deployment details
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that "hundreds more" federal officers would arrive in the city on Monday and Tuesday. The move aims to ensure the safety of ICE and Border Patrol agents operating in the area, Noem told Fox News.
Noem warned that any attempts to obstruct federal operations would be met with legal consequences. "If they conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, that's a crime, and we will hold them accountable," she stated.
Protests erupt across the US
Demonstrations against immigration enforcement have spread nationwide after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Protests were reported in Austin, Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles.
In Minneapolis, tens of thousands gathered for the "ICE out of Minnesota" rally on Saturday, starting at Powderhorn Park. Mayor Jacob Frey described the protest as peaceful, though police reported 31 arrests over the weekend.
Conflicting narratives over the shooting
The Trump administration claims the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while local officials argue Good posed no threat. Noem described Good's actions as "domestic terrorism," alleging she "weaponized" her car against agents.
Mayor Frey disputed this characterization, telling CNN that Good appeared to be attempting a three-point turn to leave the scene. "Anybody can see that this victim is not a domestic terrorist," he said.
Good's wife told local media the couple had gone to the area to support neighbors amid immigration enforcement activity.
Political fallout and investigations
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat, accused the Trump administration of attempting to cover up the shooting. "I think what we are seeing here is the federal government... attempting to cover up what happened," she told ABC News.
"Tina's lies only serve to further inflame tensions and incite violence against law enforcement officers."
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson
The White House denied Smith's claims, with spokesperson Abigail Jackson calling them inflammatory.
The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting. Meanwhile, Minnesota officials announced their own inquiry after alleging they were excluded from the federal probe. Vice President JD Vance previously stated the matter was a federal issue.
Agent involved identified
The officer who fired the shots has been identified as Jonathan Ross, a veteran ICE agent. Ross was previously injured in the line of duty after being struck by a car.
