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AG Fires Prosecutors Amid Controversial ICE Shooting Investigation

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

On January 14, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi fired six federal prosecutors in Minnesota following their resignations over disputes regarding the Justice Department's handling of an ICE shooting investigation.
The incident involved the death of 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent, leading to claims of excessive force.
The FBI is investigating, while Minnesota leaders initiated a parallel inquiry after local prosecutors were excluded from the case.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey commended the prosecutors' resignations as a courageous stand against the DOJ.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota ignited national outrage over police violence, coinciding with the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies. That year, the ACLU reported 1,000 police killings, underscoring systemic issues in law enforcement. This incident intensified scrutiny of ICE practices and highlighted the ongoing conflict between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

On January 14, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi fired six federal prosecutors in Minnesota following their resignations over disputes regarding the Justice Department's handling of an ICE shooting investigation.
The incident involved the death of 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent, leading to claims of excessive force.
The FBI is investigating, while Minnesota leaders initiated a parallel inquiry after local prosecutors were excluded from the case.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey commended the prosecutors' resignations as a courageous stand against the DOJ.

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