Thousands of protesters marched in cities across the U.S. this weekend after an ICE agent—identified in court documents as Jonathan E. Ross—shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
The Trump administration said the agent acted in self-defense, accusing Good of trying to run him over with her vehicle and describing her as an “anti-ICE agitator” connected to a “broader left-wing network.” The Department of Homeland Security also alleged that Good committed “an act of domestic terrorism.”
Minnesota officials and eyewitness accounts have disputed the administration’s version of events. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected the characterization of Good’s death, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized what he called misleading messaging from federal officials.
In a separate incident Thursday, an immigration agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon.
What to Know
Border czar Tom Homan defended ICE’s work in a post on X on Saturday, saying the agency carries out federal immigration laws “with the utmost professionalism.” He argued that ICE does not decide who is deported, saying those outcomes are determined by laws and federal judges.
The Minneapolis shooting has intensified scrutiny of immigration enforcement activity nationwide. Some Democrats have suggested reconsidering funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid concerns about the scope and impact of immigration raids.
Minneapolis resident Meghan Moore told The Associated Press on Saturday that ICE operations are making communities feel unsafe. President Trump, commenting on the incident Wednesday, said ICE agents “are just trying to do the job of MAKING AMERICA SAFE.”
Local officials also raised concerns about how the investigation is being handled. Minnesota leaders said the FBI took control of the case and pushed local investigators aside. Frey called for the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to be included, arguing that transparency is necessary to maintain public trust.
Minnesota officials urged demonstrators to keep protests peaceful over the weekend.
What People Are Saying
“If you don’t like the laws, take it up with Congress,” Tom Homan said Saturday.
“ICE, get the f*** out of Minneapolis,” Mayor Jacob Frey said at a press conference shortly after the shooting.
What Happens Next
The FBI is leading the investigation. Its findings could shape both local and national debates over immigration enforcement practices, the limits of federal authority, and accountability when force is used during ICE operations.
