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Key Points:

  • Protests erupted in Minnesota and other states following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an ICE officer during an immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis.
  • The Trump administration defends the shooting, claiming Good "weaponized her vehicle" and that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while local leaders and eyewitnesses dispute this, citing videos that question the use of force.
  • Vigils and demonstrations quickly spread beyond Minneapolis to cities like New York, Chicago, and Portland, with protesters demanding justice for Good and criticizing ICE's presence.
  • Clashes occurred between federal law enforcement and protesters in Minneapolis, leading to arrests and the cancellation of Minneapolis Public Schools classes due to safety concerns.
  • Activists, including Black