+2
By Amanda Castro, Hannah Parry, Daniel Orton, Billal Rahman, and Joshua Rhett Miller
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
Vice President JD Vance escalated his defense of federal immigration authorities during Thursday’s White House briefing, sharply criticizing media coverage of the fatal ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis and dismissing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s condemnation of the incident.
What to Know
- Vance described the shooting as “an attack,” framing it as a strike against federal law enforcement, law and order, and the American people.
- He accused national media outlets of disgraceful coverage, claiming it endangers officers “every single day.”
- Responding to questions about Gov. Tim Walz, Vance called him “a joke” and linked him to childcare fraud investigations in Minnesota.
- Vance emphasized his focus on enforcing immigration laws and pursuing fraud cases, saying he does not care about Walz’s criticisms.
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was a mother of three who had recently moved to Minnesota.
- Trump called the incident “a vicious situation,” saying video footage showed Good trying to run over the agent.
- Federal officers in fatigues, including Border Patrol special response teams, confronted demonstrators outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building near St. Paul. Some agents attempted de‑escalation, while others were seen antagonizing protesters.
- Protesters shouted at officers, calling them Nazis and murderers, as every gate around the facility was eventually cleared.
Newsweek's live blog is closed.
The news cycle is loud. Algorithms push us to extremes. In the middle—where facts, ideas and progress live—there's a void. At Newsweek, we fill it with fearless, fair and fiercely independent journalism.
Common ground isn't just possible—it's essential. Our readers reflect America's diversity, united by a desire for thoughtful, unbiased news. Independent ratings confirm our approach: NewsGuard gives us 100/100 for reliability, and AllSides places us firmly in the political center.
In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. Ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you.
When you become a Newsweek Member, you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy:
Help keep the center courageous. Join today.
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:09 PM EST
11 arrested outside Minneapolis ICE facility, DHS says
Eleven protesters were arrested outside an ICE field office in Minneapolis on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said.
Local media reported that hundreds of people had gathered to block federal immigration staff's access to the field office in the wake of the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
McLaughlin said 11 people were arrested on assault and obstruction charges.
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:01 PM EST
Old Dominion University mourns alumna Renee Nicole Good
Old Dominion University in Virginia has expressed sorrow over the death of alumna Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.
University President Brian Hemphill said Good, who graduated in 2020 with a degree in English from the College of Arts and Letters, was remembered as a “proud Monarch.” He extended condolences to her family, friends, and the broader university community.
Hemphill noted that the tragedy underscores how fear and violence have become “commonplace” across the nation, urging leaders to restore civility and accountability, particularly among those charged with public safety.
He added that his hope is for “compassion, healing, and reflection” during what he described as one of the darkest and most uncertain periods in recent history.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:47 PM EST
Democratic Mayors Association says it stands with Jacob Frey after shooting
The Democratic Mayors Association said it stands with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in the wake of the ICE agent shooting of a woman on Wednesday.
In a statement, shared with Newsweek, the association said it joined Frey in "condemning this tragic and reckless act of violence" and called for a full investigation "to find out what happened and to ensure it never happens again."
"This tragedy was avoidable, and it reflects the predictable outcome of the dangerous, chaos-driven approach to public safety pushed by the Trump Administration, not the values of our communities. Mayors are on the ground every day working to keep our communities safe," it added.
"If Trump were serious about public safety, he would work with our cities, not against them. If he were serious, he would stop spreading propaganda and lies, and end the fear, the force, and the federal overreach. It is long past time to get serious — before the next tragedy hits another one of our communities.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:32 PM EST
JD Vance calling woman shot by ICE ‘deranged leftist’ sparks liberal fury
Vice President JD Vance faced liberal backlash over his comments about Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Newsweek reached out to Vance’s office for comment via email.
Vance posted about the shooting on X Thursday morning, referring to Good as a "deranged leftist."
"Every congressional democrat and every democrat who's running for president should be asked a simple question: Do you think this officer was wrong in defending his life against a deranged leftist who tried to run him over? These people are going to try to arrest our law enforcement for doing their jobs. The least the media could do is ask them about it," he wrote.
Read in full: JD Vance Calling Woman Shot by ICE ‘Deranged Leftist’ Sparks Liberal Fury
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:17 PM EST
Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter urges protesters to be strategic and ‘thoughtful’ about demonstrations
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King has urged protesters to be intentional about their demonstrations after an ICE agent’s killed a Minneapolis woman.
King, who leads the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, said that “protest is essential” in a free society but lessons from her father and the civil rights movement had taught her to be sometimes take care with how they are carried out.
She advised demonstrators to be “thoughtful about the process” and have a “strategy to elevate” the issues.
“It’s not easy,” she said
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:10 PM EST
Minneapolis schools close after ICE shooting amid safety concerns
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Wednesday it will close all schools for the remainder of the week following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. District officials cited “safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city” and said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.”
The closure extends to all MPS‑sponsored programs, athletics, and community education classes, including adult education. Officials noted the district will not shift to e‑learning, explaining that the option is reserved for severe weather emergencies.
The shooting unfolded as roughly 2,000 federal agents were deployed to Minneapolis under the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. It also coincided with a House Oversight Committee hearing in Washington, where Republican state lawmakers testified that child care aid in Minnesota was being misused, accusing Democrats of ignoring the issue.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:06 PM EST
Two injured in shooting by federal immigration officials in Portland
The FBI is investigating a shooting involving a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent in Portland that wounded two people near the 10000 block of Main Street around 2:15 p.m. local time Thursday.
FBI Portland posted on X, "FBI Portland is investigating an agent involved shooting that happened at approximately 2:15pm near the 10000 block of Main St. in Portland involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents in which 2 individuals were wounded. This remains and active and ongoing investigation led by the FBI. Please follow this thread for updates regarding this matter."
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:03 PM EST
Minnesota prosecutor ‘exploring all options’ after feds cut state out of shooting probe
A Minnesota prosecutor said that she was not giving up on a state-led investigation into the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman, after the Trump administration cut the state out of the probe.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is “exploring all options to ensure a state level investigation can continue."
She added that her office was speaking to "our local partners on paths forward."
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the decision by the U.S. Attorney office to get the FBI to take sole responsibility for the investigation, saying it was hard to see how the probe would get a fair outcome without the state's involvement.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:03 PM EST
ICE shooting timeline: Video analysis of Renee Good’s death
Several videos have emerged of the moment an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city.
Thirty-seven-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot while at the wheel of a Honda Pilot SUV in the area of East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in a residential neighborhood south of downtown. One witness told Newsweek that “they just shot her in the head, she crashed.”
The events have been interpreted differently by several local and federal officials.
President Donald Trump have defended the ICE agent’s use of force, saying the woman had “weaponized the vehicle” and the shooting was an act of self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, rejected the Trump administration’s narrative as “bullshit,” saying it was a case of “an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying, getting killed.”
Read in full: ICE Shooting Timeline: Video Analysis of Renee Good’s Death
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:57 PM EST
Trump administration sends border patrol surge to Minnesota after ICE shooting
The Trump administration is deploying more than 100 U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
Agents and equipment are being redirected from Chicago and New Orleans, with operations in Chicago temporarily paused to support the Minnesota mission. Border Patrol officials also plan to transfer nonlethal weapons from Chicago to the Twin Cities. The surge is expected to last through the weekend.
The move comes as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz have called for ICE to leave the area, accusing federal agents of endangering residents. Federal officials maintain Good attempted to run over officers before she was shot, a claim disputed by state leaders.
The Department of Homeland Security has already deployed 2,000 federal officers to the region, despite mounting protests and backlash. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said agents briefly paused operations after the shooting but have since resumed.
The administration’s focus on Minnesota also follows federal fraud investigations into pandemic food programs, with more than 90 defendants charged — most of Somali origin. President Trump has recently used inflammatory language targeting Somali communities while defending expanded immigration enforcement.
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:42 PM EST
ICE resumes Minneapolis operations after brief pause following shooting
Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily halted operations in Minneapolis on Wednesday after the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good, but the agency has since resumed its work, Acting Director Todd Lyons said Thursday.
Lyons told Fox News the pause lasted just over an hour as officials checked on staff and secured the scene. “We were back in the fight more than an hour later,” he said.
The acting director expressed sympathy for those affected by the shooting but argued the incident was “avoidable.” He added that members of the public “should not interfere with a law enforcement operation.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:39 PM EST
Minneapolis councilman calls for ‘folks to rise up’ after ICE shooting
Minneapolis City Councilman Jason Chavez called on his community to "rise up" against the "illegal actions by the federal government."
“What the federal government is trying to do is tear our community apart and split our community members apart as well,” Chavez said during a news conference on Thursday.
Chavez, who represents the area where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, claimed that the federal government was trying to demonize the local immigrant community.
“What we need from the community right now is to continue to patrol our neighborhoods, continue to observe the illegal actions by the federal government,” Chavez said. “We just need folks to rise up in Minneapolis.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:28 PM EST
Schumer, Jeffries sidestep ICE questions after Minnesota shooting
Top Democratic leaders in Congress avoided direct answers Thursday when pressed about limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to respond when asked why Democrats would not use the appropriations process to rein in ICE. Reporters also noted that party leaders did not appear to be preparing for a confrontation with the agency.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was asked similar questions and shifted focus to health care policy, saying he was concentrating on “extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:22 PM EST
Who is Jonathan Ross? ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman
The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday is the same officer who was dragged and injured during an arrest attempt last year.
Court documents reviewed by Newsweek identify the agent as Jonathan Ross. He was involved in the June 17, 2025, apprehension of Roberto Carlos Munoz, a convicted sex offender originally from Guatemala, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
During that operation, Ross got his arm stuck in the window of a vehicle as the driver tried to flee an immigration arrest. He was dragged roughly 100 yards down the street before breaking free. Prosecutors said Ross fired his Taser during the struggle, striking the driver, but the shock failed to stop the vehicle. Ross was taken to a hospital with a “significant cut” to his right arm that required 20 stitches and another wound on his left hand that needed 13 stitches.
The driver later claimed he did not know Ross was a federal agent. A jury rejected that argument last month, convicting him of assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors said the suspect accelerated after Ross broke a back window to unlock the door, dragging the agent for more than 100 yards while weaving to shake him loose. Ross eventually broke free but suffered severe injuries to his arms and hands.
Additional reporting by The Intercept linked Ross to a military background. A photo from a Facebook profile associated with Ross’s father shows a man carrying an assault weapon with the caption, “Jon Ross in Iraq.” The man in the photo closely resembles images of the agent at the scene of Wednesday’s shooting. Public records indicate Ross previously lived near Fort Bliss, an Army base in New Mexico, The Intercept reported.
...
Read in full: Who is Jonathan Ross? ICE Agent Who Shot Minneapolis Woman
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:14 PM EST
Minnesota Sen. Mohamed accuses federal officials of ‘propaganda’ after ICE shooting
Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed (DFL‑Minneapolis) sharply criticized federal officials in an interview on CNN This Morning, following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents.
Mohamed accused Homeland Security, Gov. Kristi Noem, and the federal government of “pushing propaganda” to distort the incident, saying Good “deserves an honest investigation.” She argued that video footage shows the woman was not a threat and was attempting to drive away when she was shot.
The senator also claimed ICE agents are “not keeping communities safe” and instead harassing U.S. citizens, citing recent raids and confrontations in Minnesota. Mohamed described the deployment of more than 2,000 agents as the largest ICE raid in state history, adding that many Somali residents targeted were in fact U.S. citizens.
She recounted an incident at Roseville High School where ICE agents allegedly pepper‑sprayed children and teachers while detaining two citizens. “There is no line for them. They’re not stopping anywhere,” Mohamed said, warning that federal agents are instilling fear and spreading false narratives.
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:00 PM EST
Noem says more ICE agents could be sent to Minneapolis
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday she is “not opposed to sending more” immigration authorities to Minneapolis in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
Speaking at a news conference in New York City, Noem argued additional agents could be deployed “if necessary, to keep people safe.” She described the officer involved as experienced, with “a number of years” of service, but declined to provide further details.
Her comments come as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have demanded ICE withdraw from the Twin Cities, saying the agency’s presence is making communities less safe.
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:57 PM EST
Gov. Walz prepares National Guard to be deployed amid protests
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard "to be staged and ready to support local and state law enforcement" amid the protests over the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
The Minnesota governor said that the authorization was merely a precaution as protests had been peaceful in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
“Minnesotans have met this moment," according to a Walz statement. "Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard. Minnesota: thank you. We saw powerful peace."
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:47 PM EST
Honduran man in ICE custody dies at Houston hospital
Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres, a 42‑year‑old Honduran national in ICE custody, died January 5 at HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe after being treated for chronic heart‑related complications.
Nunez was admitted to the hospital on December 23, 2025, with worsening congestive heart failure. He suffered multiple medical emergencies on December 31 and was moved to intensive care, where he remained until his death early Monday morning.
ICE records show Nunez was arrested in Houston on November 17, 2025, and later transferred to the Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe. His entry into the United States occurred without inspection at an unknown location and date.
The agency said it provides comprehensive medical care to all detainees and is required by law to report in‑custody deaths to Congress and the public. Nunez’s death will be included in ICE’s official detainee death reporting.
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:33 PM EST
Ellison slams FBI takeover of ICE shooting probe as ‘deeply concerning’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized the federal government’s decision to exclude state investigators from the probe into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Speaking to CNN, Ellison called the FBI’s takeover of the case “deeply concerning, extremely disappointing,” and questioned why federal officials would resist an independent, joint investigation. “My question is, what are you afraid of? What are you afraid of an independent investigation for?” he asked.
Ellison said he had been working to reverse the federal government’s course before learning of the decision, urging officials not to proceed with what he described as an “inherently untrustworthy investigation.” He argued that accountability requires cooperation between federal, state, and local authorities.
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:19 PM EST
1199SEIU president condemns ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Yvonne Armstrong, president of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, denounced the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, calling it a predictable consequence of escalating federal immigration enforcement.
Armstrong said healthcare workers are “outraged and heartbroken” by the killing of the 37‑year‑old woman and argued that ICE’s presence in neighborhoods across the country has long posed a threat to public safety. She described the Trump administration’s defense of the incident as “appalling.”
“We stand with the people of Minneapolis, with immigrant families, and in defense of the Constitution. We demand: ICE out of our communities,” Armstrong said in the statement.
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:05 PM EST
Immigrant youth network demands end to immigration raids after ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman
A spokesperson for United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led network, told Newsweek that they were "outraged" by the shooting of Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday by an ICE agent.
“We are outraged and heartbroken by yesterday’s tragedy, and our hearts are with the city of Minneapolis and Renee Nicole Good’s loved ones who are mourning such a deep and painful loss. Using your first amendment rights to speak out and show up for your neighbors during the growing anti-immigrant violence in our cities should be a protected constitutional right, not a death sentence," they said.
"This brutal killing is a horrifying reminder of the threat armed forces pose to our collective safety, especially at a time when local, state and federal officials have consistently called on the federal government to invest in the resources working families truly need —health care, housing, access to food— instead of indiscriminate terror in our communities. In 2025 alone, 32 people died in immigration detention. Billions poured into immigration raids for the sake of ripping apart communities in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis does nothing but lead to irreparable damage, violence and death. We demand an immediate end to this cruelty and for elected leaders at every level to speak out in defense of immigrant communities and our shared safety.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:49 PM EST
Minneapolis police chief says ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good ‘was entirely predictable’
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that ICE's fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good "was entirely predictable."
"We recognize quite obviously that this has been building over the course of several weeks," O'Hara told CBS Mornings.
"I would hope no matter what side of politics people are on we can recognize that the loss of a human life is a tragedy and that we do not want to compound that by having a situation which can result in destruction or further harms this community, which has been through so much over the last five years."
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem conceded last night that Good's death had been "preventable," but she blamed Good, claiming she had carried out an act of "domestic terrorism" before she was shot.
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:34 PM EST
Rep. Eric Swalwell concerned ICE is ‘putting a target on good cops’ backs’
California Representative Eric Swalwell warned on Thursday that he fears the action of ICE is "putting a target on good cops' backs."
The Democrat is speaking one day after an ICE agent fatally shot a Minneapolis woman, sparking huge protests and major backlash.
"My concern right now is for good cops who are going to be targeted because of this," he said on CNN this morning.
"I’m related to some of those good cops. I worked with some of those good cops. And what happens when you have a bad cop act in this way is good cops get targeted. And local law enforcement, police chiefs across California, they’re telling me that ICE is giving their officers a bad name. And some people can’t distinguish between ICE and local cops, and they may go out and try and lash out against a local cop who has nothing to do with this.”
“As a son of a cop, someone from a law enforcement family, it pains me to see that they are reducing how people value law enforcement in our community by holding up the actions of that officer. That officer’s actions do not reflect the cops I know. All you’re doing is putting a target on good cops’ backs by holding up that officer."
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:20 PM EST
Officials urge calm, criticize ICE after Minneapolis shooting
On CNN News Central Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and Rep. Eric Swalwell of California addressed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Flanagan urged protesters to remain peaceful, warning that “Donald Trump wants chaos, and we should not give it to him.” She said ICE’s presence was making Minnesotans “less safe” and called for the agency to leave the state.
Baldwin criticized Vice President JD Vance’s response to the incident, calling it “beneath the dignity of the office he holds.” She condemned the deployment of thousands of armed federal agents into neighborhoods, saying it was “deeply disturbing” and urged de‑escalation alongside continued peaceful protest.
Swalwell, drawing on his background as the son of a police officer, said ICE’s actions were “putting a target on good cops’ backs.” He warned that the agency’s conduct was damaging public trust in law enforcement and could endanger officers who have no connection to ICE operations.
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:04 PM EST
IN PICTURES: Memorial made for Renee Nicole Good near shooting site
...
...
...
...
Jan 08, 2026 at 03:51 PM EST
NDLON’s Pablo Alvarado urges peace after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Pablo Alvarado, co‑executive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, issued a statement mourning the death of Renee Nicole Good, the 37‑year‑old woman shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Alvarado described the killing as “senseless and tragic,” saying federal agents “should never have been there” and accusing ICE of disturbing the peace with “acts of aggression, hostility and violence.” He called on communities to honor Good’s memory by recommitting to peace, nonviolence and justice.
The statement also condemned the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, citing widespread harm to immigrant families and detainees. Alvarado urged ICE to “leave our cities” and warned against the White House’s attempts to “inflame outrage and provoke more violence.”
“Even as we mourn, we remember that violence begets violence. Hate worsens hate. The only answer in these tragic times is love,” Alvarado said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 03:37 PM EST
What ICE officers can and cannot do when confronting US citizens
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has raised questions about the scope of authority held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
ICE agents are empowered to stop, detain, and arrest individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully. However, their authority over U.S. citizens is limited. They may only arrest citizens under specific circumstances, such as interfering with an immigration arrest or assaulting an officer.
Despite these restrictions, investigative reporting has documented instances where ICE agents detained Americans. ProPublica found more than 170 cases in the first nine months of Donald Trump’s presidency in which federal immigration officers held U.S. citizens against their will, often after mistakenly suspecting them of being undocumented.
The controversy underscores ongoing concerns about oversight and accountability in immigration enforcement, particularly when citizens are caught up in operations intended to target non‑citizens.
Jan 08, 2026 at 03:22 PM EST
Detention Watch Network condemns ICE after Minneapolis shooting
Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, issued a sharp rebuke of Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Shah called ICE “an inherently violent agency” and said its agents are escalating that violence “to a deadly degree.” She noted that 31 people died in ICE custody in 2025, the highest annual toll on record, and argued that detention centers subject immigrants to unsafe conditions, including poor medical care and racist abuse.
The statement accused the Trump administration of expanding detention in ways that worsen systemic harms, while also using force to suppress dissent in immigrant‑friendly cities. Shah described the administration’s tactics as markers of authoritarianism, saying communities are instead strengthened by diversity and solidarity.
“Our message is clear: Immigrant lives are of value,” Shah said, pledging support for Minneapolis residents and others demanding safety, dignity, and respect.
Jan 08, 2026 at 03:08 PM EST
ACLU official warns against escalation, urges careful use of force
Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, deputy director on policing at the ACLU, told Newsweek that law enforcement must exercise caution and restraint when using force, emphasizing that the Supreme Court reaffirmed last spring that such actions must be “objectively reasonable.”
Borchetta said officers should be trained to recognize how their movements and actions can escalate situations and to avoid behavior that endangers themselves or others. Because police carry deadly weapons, she noted, the responsibility to prevent escalation is even greater.
She also warned that leadership framing communities as hostile or dangerous increases the likelihood of excessive force. “Characterizing members of the community as enemies puts the community at predictable risk of serious harm by law enforcement,” Borchetta said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:54 PM EST
Bondi warns protestors against obstructing federal agents in Minnesota
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a warning on social media Thursday, cautioning that protests in Minnesota must remain peaceful or risk prosecution.
In a post on X, Bondi affirmed that “peacefully protesting is a sacred American right protected by the First Amendment.” But she stressed that obstructing or attacking federal law enforcement, or damaging federal property, constitutes a federal crime.
“If you cross that red line, you will be arrested and prosecuted. Do not test our resolve,” Bondi wrote.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:50 PM EST
ICE agent identified as Jonathan Ross
The ICE agent who shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross.
Ross is the same officer who was injured last summer when he was dragged by a fleeing driver in a separate incident, court documents show.
So far little is know about Ross.
Hours after the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described him as “an experienced” agent who’d been in similar situations before and “followed his training.”
She also confirmed he'd been in the dragging incident last June. Court documents from last summer show Ross required 20 stitches for a deep cut in his right arm and another 13 stitches in his left hand.
The suspect was convicted of assaulting a federal officer in December.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:50 PM EST
Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors Renee Nicole Good, criticizes ICE after shooting
Senator Amy Klobuchar paid tribute to Renee Nicole Good, the Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an ICE agent, highlighting her role as a mother of three, including a six‑year‑old boy now left without a parent.
In a post on X, Klobuchar said Good was “deeply loved by many,” quoting her mother’s description of her as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever known.”
Klobuchar argued that ICE’s refusal to coordinate with local law enforcement is undermining public safety. “This is who we lost yesterday,” she wrote. “By refusing to coordinate with local law enforcement, ICE is not making our community safe. It is making it less safe.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:37 PM EST
What authority does ICE have?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security, is tasked with enforcing immigration laws and investigating transnational crimes. Its authority stems from statutes such as 8 U.S.C. § 1226, which allows officers to arrest and detain individuals for immigration violations, often through administrative warrants.
ICE operates through two main divisions: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), which apprehends, detains, and removes non‑citizens deemed removable under U.S. law, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which investigates crimes including human trafficking, drug smuggling, cybercrime, and child exploitation. The agency also enforces customs and trade laws and investigates threats to national security.
Officers may detain individuals based on reasonable suspicion of unlawful presence and can arrest with either an administrative or a judicial warrant. While arrests in public spaces are common, entry into private homes or non‑public areas generally requires a judicial warrant or consent.
Individuals retain constitutional rights during encounters with ICE, including the right to remain silent, the right to legal counsel, and the ability to refuse searches or deny entry without a judicial warrant.
In essence, ICE serves as the interior enforcement arm of DHS, balancing broad investigative powers with protections guaranteed under U.S. law.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:27 PM EST
JD Vance says ICE agent has ‘absolute immunity’ as he addresses ICE shooting at press conference
Vice President JD Vance has claimed that the ICE agent who fatally shot a Minneapolis woman on Wednesday has "absolute immunity" from prosecution.
Speaking about the pushback from local and state officials in Minnesota, Vance said that the agent who opened fire was "just doing his job."
"You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy's protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job," he said. "The idea that Tim Walz and a bunch of radicals in Minneapolis can go after and make this guy's life miserable because he was doing the job he was asked to do is preposterous.
"The idea that a local official can actually prosecute a federal official with absolute immunity - I've never seen anything like that. It would get tossed out by a judge."
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:22 PM EST
Was Renee Nicole Good an immigrant?
The woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis has been identified as 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three.
Local officials and family members confirmed Good was not an undocumented immigrant, countering claims from federal authorities that she was obstructing immigration enforcement. The Minneapolis City Council described her as a resident caring for neighbors, while her mother, Donna Ganger, emphasized that Good was “extremely compassionate” and not attempting to disrupt ICE operations.
Good graduated from Old Dominion University in Virginia in 2020 with a degree in English and had roots in Colorado Springs. She leaves behind three children, including one with her late husband, Timmy Ray Macklin Jr.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:08 PM EST
Mother remembers Renee Nicole Good as ‘compassionate’ after ICE shooting
The mother of Renee Nicole Good, the woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, described her daughter as deeply compassionate and devoted to caring for others.
“Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” Donna Ganger told The Minnesota Star Tribune, recalling her daughter as loving, forgiving, and affectionate. She said Good had spent her life helping people and was “an amazing human being.”
Ganger called the shooting “so stupid,” adding that her daughter was likely terrified in her final moments. She rejected claims from Trump administration officials that Good was attempting to interfere with immigration enforcement, insisting her daughter was not trying to obstruct federal agents.
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:00 PM EST
Vance claims Renee Nicole Good was ‘brainwashed’ by ‘leftwing ideology’
Vice President JD Vance claimed that Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis, was a "victim of leftwing ideology."
Speaking at a White House briefing on Thursday, Vance said that part of him feels "very, very sad for this woman, not just because she lost her life, but because I think she is a victim of leftwing ideology."
"What young mother shows up and decides they're going to throw their car in front of Ice officers who are enforcing legitimate law. You've got to be a little brainwashed to get to that point, to where you're willing not not just to protest. That's fine. Not peacefully protest, but throw your vehicle in front of legitimate law enforcement officers and drive your car to them to get to that point, you have to be, I think, radicalized in a very, very sad way. I certainly wish that she hadn't got there."
Vance added that he believes Good was part of a "broader leftwing network to attack, to dox, to assault, and to make it impossible for our ICE officers to do their job."
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:54 PM EST
Minneapolis police chief warned of rising tensions before fatal shooting
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Wednesday that tensions in the city had been mounting for weeks prior to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
Speaking to CNN, O’Hara noted he had repeatedly voiced concerns that the situation could lead to tragedy, either for federal officers or community members. He warned that heightened emotions surrounding immigration enforcement could also spark civil unrest.
O’Hara pointed to Minneapolis’ history, recalling that the city was the epicenter of what he described as “the worst and most destructive civil unrest in our country’s history” five years ago. His comments underscore the fragile atmosphere as protests continue and officials call for accountability in the wake of the shooting.
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:50 PM EST
JD Vance slams media for reporting on ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman
Vice President JD Vance attacked the media, during a White House press conference on Thursday, over its reporting of an ICE agent fatally shooting a Minneapolis woman.
"This was an attack on federal law enforcement. This was an attack on law and order. This was an attack on the American people," he said. "The way that the media, by and large, has reported this story has been an absolute disgrace. And it puts our law enforcement officers at risk every single day."
Vance claimed the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was there to "interfere with a legitimate law enforcement operation in the United States of America."
He also accused her of being part of a "broader leftwing network to attack, to dox, to assault, and to make it impossible for our ICE officers to do their job."
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:34 PM EST
White House vows more immigration enforcement after Minneapolis shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opened Thursday’s briefing by addressing the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, declaring that law enforcement is “under attack.”
Leavitt said the Trump administration will intensify efforts to remove “criminal illegal alien criminals, rapists and killers” from the United States. She emphasized that federal agents will remain in Minnesota despite calls from state and local leaders for ICE to withdraw.
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:25 PM EST
Federal officers confront protesters outside St. Paul Federal Building
Federal officers in fatigues, including Border Patrol special response teams, positioned themselves outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building near St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday as tensions escalated with demonstrators.
According to CNN’s Ryan Young, agents attempted to move protesters across the street, with some officers engaging in de‑escalation while others antagonized the crowd, telling them to “bring it if they want to bring it” and physically pushing people to the ground.
Protesters, many standing face‑to‑face with the officers, shouted accusations, calling them Nazis and murderers. By the end of the confrontation, every gate surrounding the federal facility had been cleared of demonstrators.
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:18 PM EST
Walz Slams ICE agent’s ‘chilling’ response when doctor asked to provide aid following shooting
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shared what he described as a moment that "tore at my soul" after the shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent on Thursday.
"I saw an individual at the scene identify themselves as medical personnel, a physician and asked to provide aid," he told reporters at a Thursday press conference.
"And an ICE agent said, 'I do not care.' That lack of humanity was chilling to me."
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:15 PM EST
Gov. Tim Walz tells ICE: ‘Stay out of our schools’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz warned ICE to "stay out of our schools" after immigration agents entered a Minnesota school the same day an officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.
Speaking at a Thursday press conference, Walz, said, "ICE agents entered a Minnesota school, causing disruptions at that school. I can't say this strongly enough. As governor, as a parent, as a teacher. To our elected representatives, Democrats and Republicans, I beg you, I implore you, to tell them to stay out of our schools.
"This tragedy will be magnified 100 fold if this fight moves into the hallways of our public schools, amongst our youth."
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:06 PM EST
Tim Walz pushes for state control of Minneapolis investigation
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz slammed the Trump administration for cutting state officials out of the investigation of an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
"The federal government needs to stay out of this," he told reporters at a Thursday press conference. "Let us, the professionals, handle this on Minnesota soil." Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said earlier on Thursday that the BCA initially agreed with the FBI to conduct a "joint investigation with the agency” but the federal agency later informed them that the U.S. Attorney's Office had changed the plan. Now the FBI is solely conducting the probe, meaning the state agency would no longer have access to the case materials, scene evidence or investigative interviews "necessary to complete a thorough and independent investigation."
Walz said that without that crucial evidence, it would be impossible for state authorities to carry out its own investigation into the killing to help answer the "many questions out there that I know the public has from watching what's been shown on social media, and, regular media." "I'm going to reiterate to our federal partners, simply let us be part of this," he added.
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:53 PM EST
Walz questions fairness of ICE shooting investigation amid federal comments
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed doubt Thursday that the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer will be fair, citing public statements from federal leaders.
Walz said it “feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome” because figures including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had already made claims he described as “verifiably false” and “verifiably inaccurate.”
He singled out Noem’s defense of the officer, saying her comments positioned her as “judge, jury and executioner.” Walz argued such remarks undermine confidence in the process and make it harder to believe the investigation will be impartial.
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:50 PM EST
Walz urges peaceful protests after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Thursday called for calm as demonstrations continued in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
Speaking at a news conference, Walz urged protesters to avoid lashing out and instead practice “peaceful civil disobedience.” He acknowledged the anger directed at law enforcement but stressed that agencies, including the Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and the National Guard, are present “to protect Minnesotans.”
“Throwing your anger at them only inflames this situation,” Walz said, encouraging nonviolent resistance as tensions remain high in the Twin Cities.
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:46 PM EST
Vance to brief with Leavitt after ICE shootng, defends officer
Vice President JD Vance will join White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for a Thursday briefing focused on the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, a White House official confirmed to CNN.
In the hours following the incident, Vance strongly defended the officer’s actions, describing them as self‑defense. On social media, he wrote that the agent “was doing his job” and claimed Good attempted to hit him with her vehicle. “A tragedy? Absolutely. But a tragedy that falls on this woman and all of the radicals who teach people that immigration is the one type of law that rioters are allowed to interfere with,” Vance posted.
The briefing is expected to address mounting questions about federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and the circumstances surrounding Good’s death.
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
Noem says ICE agent hospitalized after Minneapolis shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Thursday that the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis was hospitalized after the incident.
Noem told reporters in New York City that the officer was struck by Good’s vehicle, received treatment, and has since been released to spend time with his family. She described the agent as “experienced” and defended his actions as consistent with training, saying he feared being run over.
The secretary also alleged that protesters assaulted ICE agents in Minneapolis prior to the shooting, though witnesses have disputed that account. “He had acted appropriately to protect his life and the life of his colleagues and fellow law enforcement officers,” Noem said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:16 PM EST
WATCH: Kristi Noem says ICE agent in shooting ‘followed his training’
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:12 PM EST
Noem defends FBI cutting out Minnesota state from investigation into ICE shooting
Earlier on Thursday, the head of Minnesota's state investigations agency said that the U.S. attorney's office has barred it from the investigation into an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said that it had initially agreed with the FBI to conduct a "joint investigation with the agency” and so had "responded promptly to the scene and began coordinating investigative work in good faith." The FBI later informed the BCA that the U.S. Attorney's Office had changed the plan and the FBI would be solely conducting the probe. “The BCA would no longer have access to the case materials, scene evidence or investigative interviews necessary to complete a thorough and independent investigation,” Evans wrote.
When asked about the move during her Thursday press conference, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters, "They have not been cut out. They don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
She also criticized local law enforcement, adding, "I'd like to know where they've been and why they're not on the streets investigating all of these people that are harassing and inciting violence against law enforcement officers right now. Maybe they should get to work on the unprecedented fraud. Minnesota is a trainwreck."
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:11 PM EST
Noem criticizes Minnesota officials after ICE shooting probe
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply criticized Minnesota officials after they said they had been excluded from the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Responding to questions about the state’s role, Noem questioned why Minnesota authorities were not “on the streets investigating all of these people that are harassing and inciting violence against law enforcement officers right now.” She added that officials should instead focus on “unprecedented fraud,” calling Minnesota “a trainwreck.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST
Gov. Walz to give public safety update after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is scheduled to deliver a public safety update at 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, his office announced.
Walz will be joined by Bob Jacobson, commissioner of the state’s Department of Public Safety, as officials address growing tensions in Minneapolis after the incident.
On Wednesday, Walz said he had issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard for possible deployment “if necessary,” citing concerns about unrest in the wake of the shooting.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:49 AM EST
Civil rights attorney Romanucci condemns ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Civil rights attorney Antonio Romanucci of Romanucci & Blandin denounced the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, calling it “irrefutable evidence of unnecessary aggression and chaos” tied to federal immigration enforcement.
In a statement to Newsweek, Romanucci said the death of the 37‑year‑old motorist was “tragic, traumatizing to her loved ones and neighbors, and distressing to decent people across the country.” He argued that federal agents are ensnaring “good people and upstanding citizens” in violence, citing recent incidents in Chicago.
Romanucci warned that constitutional rights are being disregarded as masked agents harm and detain community members, including passersby. He added that unless Good was a wanted criminal, “this confrontation and loss of life is utterly senseless.”
His office has previously represented families in high‑profile Minnesota cases, including George Floyd and Daunte Wright. “We demand better, as a community and a country,” Romanucci said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:44 AM EST
Minnesota says it’s been pushed out of investigation into Minneapolis ICE shooting
The head of Minnesota's state investigations agency said that the U.S. attorney's office has barred it from the investigation into an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said that it had initially agreed with the FBI to conduct a "joint investigation with the agency” and so had "responded promptly to the scene and began coordinating investigative work in good faith."
The FBI later informed the BCA that the U.S. Attorney's Office had changed the plan and the FBI would be solely conducting the probe. “The BCA would no longer have access to the case materials, scene evidence or investigative interviews necessary to complete a thorough and independent investigation,” Evans wrote
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:35 AM EST
California Senator Durazo calls for ICE withdrawal after Minneapolis shooting
California State Senator María Elena Durazo (D‑Los Angeles) condemned the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave U.S. cities altogether.
“This is unacceptable. Renee Good was killed by ICE agents today in Minneapolis,” Durazo said in a statement released Wednesday. She described ICE’s tactics as violent and warrantless, accusing the agency of spreading fear and destabilizing communities rather than making them safer.
Durazo pointed to the more than 30 deaths in ICE custody last year as evidence of systemic harm and pledged that California will continue working to curb the agency’s reach. “My heart breaks for this woman’s family. We demand justice and accountability. Our communities deserve better than this,” she added.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:34 AM EST
Karoline Leavitt to brief with Vance today
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will deliver remarks alongside Vice President JD Vance at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Leavitt shared the update on X, urging the public to tune in. The briefing comes amid heightened national attention on immigration enforcement and ongoing protests in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:22 AM EST
Federal agents clash with civilians at Minneapolis high school
Federal agents tackled several people and used chemical irritants outside Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, according to a witness.
Cara Morrow told WCCO she saw agents exit unmarked SUVs and tackle individuals on school grounds as students and teachers were leaving for the day. She said the agents did not identify themselves and were striking people after they were already on the ground. Morrow described the scene as “awful and very sad.”
The confrontation occurred just hours after, and a few miles from, the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer earlier that morning.
In response, Minneapolis Public Schools announced classes and all district‑sponsored programs would be canceled for the remainder of the week, citing safety concerns. The district said students would not transition to online learning, which is reserved for severe weather closures.
Later that evening, community members held a vigil for Good, a 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen identified as a legal observer during federal operations. City leaders stressed she was not the target of an ICE arrest.
The incident comes amid the deployment of 2,000 federal law enforcement officers to the Twin Cities, heightening tensions between local communities and federal agencies.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:19 AM EST
Protesters rally outside one World Trade ahead of Noem visit
Several dozen demonstrators gathered Thursday morning outside One World Trade Center ahead of the arrival of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Newsweek’s offices are located in the building.
Protestors carried signs saying “From New York City to Minneapolis Stop ICE Terror,” “ICE Out of NYC Now,” and “Renee Good Murdered by ICE,” among others. The protestors walked in a circle on Vesey Street, outside the building entrance. A combination of law enforcement officials is present, including the Port Authority Police Department and the Secret Service.
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:07 AM EST
Nation’s largest nursing union condemns ICE shooting, warns of public health risks
The country’s largest nursing union has condemned the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, saying the incident underscores the dangers of federal agents in community spaces.
In a statement, the union said its members “reject ICE presence at our health care facilities” and described armed federal agents as “the biggest threat to our collective safety.” The group argued that increased militarization of neighborhoods places public health at risk.
Jan 08, 2026 at 10:50 AM EST
Eyewitness challenges Trump administration’s account of Minneapolis ICE shooting
Emily Heller, who witnessed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has publicly disputed the Trump administration’s description of the incident.
Speaking to MS Now on Wednesday night, Heller said the shooting was “totally preventable and absolutely unnecessary,” rejecting claims that the ICE agent acted in self‑defense. “I knew after witnessing it that this would be misconstrued into self‑defense, which it absolutely is not,” she said.
Heller also criticized the response immediately after the shooting, saying no medical aid was attempted. She recalled seeing Good slumped over in her vehicle while a neighbor, identifying himself as a physician, pleaded to administer CPR but was turned away.
Jan 08, 2026 at 10:48 AM EST
Supporters of federal agents clash with protestors in Minneapolis
Fresh confrontations broke out outside the federal building in Minneapolis as a group backing federal agents faced off against demonstrators critical of immigration enforcement operations.
Jan 08, 2026 at 10:36 AM EST
Memorial for Renee Good grows as Minneapolis community holds vigil
In below‑freezing temperatures, a memorial for Renee Nicole Good continued to expand overnight at the Minneapolis intersection where she was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Wednesday evening for a vigil, honoring Good’s life and protesting the circumstances of her death. Many carried signs reading “ICE NOT WELCOME” and “REMEMBER 1.7.26,” marking the date of the shooting.
By early Thursday morning, mourners had added dozens of candles and flowers to the site, transforming the blood‑stained snow into a shrine of remembrance. The growing memorial reflects both grief and defiance as the community demands accountability.
...
...
...
Jan 08, 2026 at 10:22 AM EST
WATCH: ICE agents prevent witness from assessing Mineapolis shooting victim
Jan 08, 2026 at 10:08 AM EST
Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minnesota ahead of ICE shooting
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis comes amid weeks of escalating immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Minnesota.
In November, Trump ended a protection program for Somali residents, a move that directly impacted the state’s large Somali immigrant community. Soon after, he declared Somali immigrants should “go back to where they came from,” remarks that community leaders told the BBC left residents feeling deep apprehension.
By December, the administration froze child care payments following allegations from a conservative YouTuber that Somali‑run centers were misusing public funds. State officials disputed the claims, calling them unfounded.
At the start of the New Year, the Department of Homeland Security announced what it described as “the largest DHS operation ever” in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:54 AM EST
Angie Craig, Tom Emmer clash on House floor over ICE shooting
Footage from the House floor shows Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Whip Tom Emmer, both of Minnesota, in a heated exchange over the fatal ICE‑involved shooting in Minneapolis.
Craig has sharply condemned the incident, aligning with state leaders who have questioned the agent’s actions. Emmer, meanwhile, defended the officers, echoing federal claims that the shooting was justified.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:45 AM EST
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to hold NYC press conference on immigration operations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will hold a press conference today in New York City to address President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations targeting criminal illegal aliens.
Noem will be joined by senior officials from multiple federal agencies, including Frank Russo, director of field operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in New York; Ricky Patel, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New York; and Kenneth Genalo, field office director for Enforcement and Removal Operations in New York.
The briefing is expected to outline recent federal actions in the city and provide updates on coordinated efforts between DHS, CBP, HSI, and ERO.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:38 AM EST
Mayor Jacob Frey’s strong words mark Minneapolis leadership amid tragedy
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who this week told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to “get the f**k out” following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, has a record of forceful statements in the wake of violence in his city.
Last August, after a shooting at the Church of the Annunciation claimed the lives of two children, Frey rejected platitudes, saying, “These kids were literally praying,” and insisted the tragedy was tied directly to gun access.
A former employment and civil rights attorney, Frey was first elected mayor in 2017 and guided Minneapolis through the protests after George Floyd’s killing in 2020. His refusal to support abolishing the police department drew boos from demonstrators, though he has consistently campaigned for reform.
In 2025, Frey pledged to continue pursuing changes even after the Trump administration ended federal oversight of policing reforms in Minneapolis. He secured a third term last year, winning 53 percent of the vote in a ranked‑choice election.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:23 AM EST
Trump calls Minneapolis ICE shooting ‘terrible scene,’ avoids criticizing agent
President Donald Trump described the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis as “a vicious situation” but expressed visible discomfort after reviewing surveillance footage of the incident.
Speaking to The New York Times on Wednesday, Trump said Good appeared to run over an ICE agent, adding, “I want to see nobody get shot. I want to see nobody screaming and trying to run over policemen either.”
After watching the video in slow motion, however, Trump struggled to defend the agent’s response. “It’s a terrible scene. I think it’s horrible to watch. No, I hate to see it,” he said.
Trump sidestepped on whether the shooting was excessive, and instead blamed immigration policies under former President Joe Biden. Good, a U.S. citizen, spent most of her life in Colorado.
Border czar Tom Homan, however, told CBS News he would not comment on the video until the investigation concludes.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:11 AM EST
Minneapolis Mayor Frey slams ICE after fatal shooting: ‘I’m so sorry if I offended their Disney princess ears’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sharply criticized federal immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, telling CNN that the incident reflects a broader problem with ICE operations nationwide.
Responding to criticism of his own language, Frey said, “I’m so sorry if I offended their Disney princess ears, but here’s the thing if we’re talking about what’s inflammatory. On the one hand, you got someone who dropped an F‑bomb, and on the other hand, you got someone who killed somebody else.”
Frey argued that the more serious issue is the violence itself, not his remarks. “The way they’re coming into cities, not just Minneapolis but around the country, is not OK,” he said, adding that the shooting underscores the dangers posed by aggressive federal tactics.
Jan 08, 2026 at 09:09 AM EST
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump over ICE shooting, highlights Minneapolis mayor’s rebuke
Late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at President Donald Trump during his opening monologue, criticizing the president’s response to the fatal ICE‑involved shooting in Minneapolis. Kimmel referred to Trump as a “maniac” and questioned the administration’s account of the incident.
“I saw this video. It didn’t look like anybody got run over to me. It looked to me like a woman got scared, tried to drive away, and they shot her,” Kimmel said, adding that the courts will ultimately decide the case.
He then cut to footage of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s fiery remarks, in which Frey told ICE to “get the f*** out of Minneapolis.” Kimmel underscored the moment by holding up a T‑shirt emblazoned with the mayor’s words, echoing a gag from earlier in the show when he mocked Sen. Lindsey Graham with another slogan shirt.
...
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:55 AM EST
Anti-ICE protests planned nationwide in wake of Minneapolis shooting
Demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement are set to continue across the United States today, with rallies scheduled in New York, North Carolina, Texas and other states.
In North Carolina, the Party for Socialism and Liberation has organized protests in both Durham and Fayetteville, each beginning at 6 p.m. Local media reports the Durham event will take place at CCB Plaza, while the Fayetteville rally is planned for Hay Street in the city center.
In New York City, activists are preparing additional demonstrations after crowds marched from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building housing homeland security offices, on Wednesday.
Social media posts also point to rallies expected later in Houston, Utah and San Diego, reflecting a growing wave of coordinated actions nationwide following the fatal ICE‑involved shooting in Minneapolis.
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:41 AM EST
Vance defends ICE agent, calls criticism ‘gaslighting’
Vice President JD Vance issued a forceful defense of the ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, rejecting claims that the officer acted improperly.
In a lengthy post on X, Vance argued that Good was obstructing a lawful enforcement operation and insisted video evidence shows she accelerated her vehicle toward the officer, striking him before he fired. “The gaslighting is off the charts and I’m having none of it,” Vance wrote, calling the agent’s actions self‑defense.
Vance dismissed arguments that ICE officers should be treated differently from police, saying both are entitled to carry out enforcement without interference. He acknowledged the incident was a tragedy but blamed “radicals who teach people that immigration is the one type of law that rioters are allowed to interfere with.”
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:27 AM EST
JD Vance presses Democrats on Minneapolis ICE shooting
Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the fallout from the fatal ICE‑involved shooting in Minneapolis, challenging Democrats to take a position on the officer’s actions.
In a post on X, Vance asked whether congressional Democrats and presidential candidates believe the agent was wrong to defend himself against what he described as “a deranged leftist who tried to run him over.”
Vance accused Democrats of seeking to criminalize law enforcement for “doing their jobs” and urged the media to press them on the issue.
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:13 AM EST
Community builds barricades at Minneapolis shooting site
Residents in Minneapolis erected makeshift barricades Thursday morning at the intersection where Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Using wooden pallets, garbage bins, tires, and traffic cones, community members said the barriers were meant to prevent vehicles from driving into the area. “It’s to protect from cars coming in and ramming,” one person told CNN.
Those guarding the site identified themselves as members of the local immigrant community. They said they have lived in fear since federal agents surged into the city and gathered at the scene to show solidarity with Good, whose death has sparked outrage and grief.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:58 AM EST
Parents remember Renee Nicole good as compassionate, creative after ICE shooting
Tributes are emerging for Renee Nicole Good, the 37‑year‑old woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent just blocks from her Minneapolis home.
Her father, Tim Ganger, described her as “a wonderful person” who had “a good life, but a hard life.” Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, said her daughter was likely terrified when confronted by agents, emphasizing that she was “not part of anything like that at all” in reference to nearby protesters.
Good was a prize‑winning poet, a guitarist, and a U.S. citizen, according to Senator Tina Smith. She studied creative writing at Old Dominion University in Virginia and had recently relocated to Minneapolis from Kansas City.
City leaders said she was serving as a legal observer of ICE activities, though the Trump administration labeled her a “domestic terrorist.” Her ex‑husband told the Associated Press she had just dropped off her six‑year‑old son at school and was driving home with her partner when the encounter occurred.
Loved ones remembered Good as compassionate, forgiving, and devoted to caring for others. “She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being,” her mother said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:42 AM EST
Renee Nicole Good remembered as loving mother after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Family and friends are mourning Renee Nicole Good, the 37‑year‑old woman shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis during a confrontation Wednesday morning.
Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was described by relatives as compassionate, forgiving, and deeply devoted to her children. “She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother, Donna Ganger, told local media. Loved ones recalled her resilience through personal hardships, including the loss of her husband, a military veteran, and her dedication to raising her children.
The Department of Homeland Security said Good attempted to use her vehicle to strike an officer before being shot, while state and local officials strongly disputed that account, pointing to video evidence that has fueled public outrage.
Neighbors and community members gathered at a vigil near the shooting site, building a shrine of flowers and candles and chanting her name. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged calm, while Governor Tim Walz offered condolences and pledged accountability.
Good’s life reflected her passions for writing, music, and faith. She studied English at Old Dominion University, hosted a podcast with her late husband, and often described herself online as a poet, mother, and partner. Her family says her death leaves an irreplaceable void.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:28 AM EST
DHS policy sets strict rules for use of force by federal officers
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy outlines how federal officers, including those in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may use force, including firearms. The policy says that any force must be “reasonable in light of the totality of the circumstances” and used only when necessary.
Newsweek has reviewed a copy of the document, which can be accessed here.
"Law enforcement Officers (LEOs) may use force only when no reasonably effective, safe, and feasible alternative appears to exist and may use only the level of force that is objectively reasonable in light of the facts and circumstances confronting the LEO at the time force is applied," the policy reads.
Officers are expected to prioritize de-escalation, using verbal warnings and non-force tactics whenever possible. The guidance stresses minimizing risks to both officers and the public and avoiding situations where deadly force becomes the only option.
"DHS LEOs are prohibited from discharging firearms at the operator of a moving vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other conveyance unless the use of deadly force against the operator is justified under the standards articulated elsewhere in this policy," the policy reads.
Jan 08, 2026 at 07:02 AM EST
Photos from candlelight vigil in Minneapolis
People gathered in Minneapolis Wednesday night for a candle light vigil for Renee Good, the U.S. citizen fatally shot by a federal immigration officer earlier in the day.
...
...
...
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:30 AM EST
Renee Good fundraiser raises over $350,000
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen fatally shot by an federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on January 7.
The fundraiser, titled “Support for Renee Good’s Wife and Son,” has already raised more than $358,000—717 percent of its original goal. Organizers ask for donations to help her spouse and children as they cope with the sudden loss of a wife and mother, noting that contributions will go directly to the family.
Read in full: Renee Nicole Good GoFundMe Smashes $350k Just Hours After Fatal ICE Shooting
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:18 AM EST
Trump defends ICE actions during NYT interview
President Donald Trump defended the federal government’s handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration agent in Minneapolis during a Wednesday interview with The New York Times.
He called the incident “a vicious situation”, saying Good appeared to strike an officer with her vehicle, and added that he did not want anyone to be shot or threaten law enforcement.
“I want to see nobody get shot. I want to see nobody screaming and trying to run over policemen either,” he told the Times in the Oval Office.
“It’s a terrible scene,” Trump said after watching the video. “I think it’s horrible to watch. No, I hate to see it.”
“That was a vicious situation that took place,” Trump said.
Jan 08, 2026 at 06:08 AM EST
Minneapolis schools close “due to safety concerns”
Minneapolis Public Schools has announced that it is closing schools following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. immigration officer on Wednesday.
In a statement, the district said there would be no classes, sports, or extracurricular activities on Thursday and Friday “due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city.”
Read in full: Minneapolis Schools Close for ‘Safety’ After ICE Shooting
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines