MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A tense confrontation unfolded in Minneapolis on Monday as federal law enforcement officers deployed tear gas to break up a gathering of protesters. The crowd had gathered to express anger over a car crash involving immigration agents, just blocks away from where 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer last week.
After agents rear-ended Good's vehicle during an alleged enforcement action, concerned citizens assembled, shouting “cowards!” at the agents who used tear gas to clear the area before leaving.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of immigration tactics and has ignited protests and vigils across the U.S. in memory of Good, culminating in widespread calls for accountability over law enforcement’s aggressive actions.
Officials including Minnesota’s attorney general and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are scheduled to hold a news conference to discuss the recent enforcement operations, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Governor Tim Walz, alongside his wife, visited the memorial site for Good to pay their respects amidst growing unrest over immigration policies and enforcement practices under the Trump administration, which have faced criticism for being excessively forceful.
In a separate yet related incident in Portland, a Venezuelan individual was charged after an altercation with federal Border Patrol agents. Their shooting last week further compounding community anxiety over immigration enforcement practices.
As community members like Christian Molina express relief at escaping harm during the unsettling events, the focus remains on the consequences of such high-stakes confrontations and the public’s demand for reform.
