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Protests Surge After ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Protests erupted after Renee Good was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis.
Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, say U.S. President Donald Trump's administration runs an aggressive ICE recruitment drive targeting extremists.
Raskin asked how many pardoned January 6 insurrectionists have been hired by the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE's $100 million recruitment campaign has drawn over 220,000 applications in five months, despite public backlash.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, the Trump administration initiated a $100 million recruitment campaign for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid escalating immigration tensions, attracting over 220,000 applicants in five months. This aggressive strategy coincided with rising public dissent against ICE's actions, particularly following the controversial shooting of Renée Good in 2026, underscoring ongoing debates about immigration policy and law enforcement practices in the U.S.

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Story summary

Protests erupted after Renee Good was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis.
Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, say U.S. President Donald Trump's administration runs an aggressive ICE recruitment drive targeting extremists.
Raskin asked how many pardoned January 6 insurrectionists have been hired by the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE's $100 million recruitment campaign has drawn over 220,000 applications in five months, despite public backlash.

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