More ICE Agents Heading To Minnesota
2 weeks ago
The Department of Homeland Security is sending hundreds of additional federal officers to Minnesota following nationwide protests over the fatal shooting of Renée Good last week.
The deployment comes as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis and other cities, with protesters condemning federal immigration enforcement tactics and calling for accountability in the shooting. DHS officials say the additional personnel are being sent to support and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents already operating in the state.
The shooting occurred during an immigration enforcement operation and has sparked widespread outrage. Federal officials have said the agent involved acted in self-defense, though local leaders and activists have questioned that account and are calling for greater transparency. Minnesota authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.
Protests in Minneapolis have drawn thousands, and similar demonstrations have been reported across the country. Local officials have expressed concern that an expanded federal presence could further inflame tensions rather than restore calm.
DHS has not said how long the additional officers will remain in Minnesota, but the agency says it will continue enforcement operations as protests and investigations continue.
The deployment comes as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis and other cities, with protesters condemning federal immigration enforcement tactics and calling for accountability in the shooting. DHS officials say the additional personnel are being sent to support and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents already operating in the state.
The shooting occurred during an immigration enforcement operation and has sparked widespread outrage. Federal officials have said the agent involved acted in self-defense, though local leaders and activists have questioned that account and are calling for greater transparency. Minnesota authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.
Protests in Minneapolis have drawn thousands, and similar demonstrations have been reported across the country. Local officials have expressed concern that an expanded federal presence could further inflame tensions rather than restore calm.
DHS has not said how long the additional officers will remain in Minnesota, but the agency says it will continue enforcement operations as protests and investigations continue.
