MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In Minneapolis, federal officers resorted to using tear gas on Monday to disperse a crowd of bystanders protesting the actions of immigration agents involved in a car accident. This incident unfolded just blocks away from the site where 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier in the month.
The scene escalated as witnesses gathered to observe a man being questioned by immigration officers who had rear-ended his vehicle. As the crowd grew, officers aimed to clear the area, prompting attendees to shout accusations of cowardice.
This confrontation marks a continuation of heightened tensions following Good's death, which has incited numerous vigils and protests across the United States, criticizing the tactics employed by the Trump administration during immigration enforcement operations.
In a response to community unrest, Minnesota's attorney general alongside the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are scheduled to hold a press conference later today to provide insight into the immigration enforcement activities occurring in the region.
On a visit to the memorial for Good, Governor Tim Walz expressed condolences and support for the community affected by these events.
In statements made by officials in the Trump administration, they defended the actions of the immigration officer responsible for Good's shooting, asserting that she posed a threat at the time of the encounter, a rationale that has faced significant backlash from local leaders and advocates after release of footage showing the incident.
As tensions continue to flare, members of the community are left questioning the safety and accountability of immigration enforcement in their neighborhoods.
