Minneapolis Erupts Again Amid ICE Crackdowns, Fatal Shootings Fuel Protests

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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 13:37
Minneapolis Erupts Again Amid ICE Crackdowns, Fatal Shootings Fuel Protests
- •Minneapolis is experiencing renewed unrest following a series of aggressive immigration enforcement actions by ICE, including two shootings.
- •A Venezuelan man was shot and wounded by a federal immigration officer on January 14 after a traffic stop escalated into a physical struggle.
- •This incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a US citizen, by an ICE agent on January 7, which had already heightened city tensions.
- •Protests have spread across Minneapolis, with residents clashing with law enforcement, while state and federal officials exchange accusations.
- •Allegations of misconduct against ICE agents are mounting, including warrantless detentions, use of force, and racial profiling, further fueling public outrage.
Why It Matters: Minneapolis faces escalating unrest and protests due to aggressive ICE crackdowns, two shootings, and alleged misconduct.
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